Mexican Tea (Noun)
Meaning 1
Eurasian aromatic oak-leaved goosefoot with many yellow-green flowers; naturalized North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Eurasian aromatic oak-leaved goosefoot, also known as Mexican tea, is traditionally used to make medicine against various health issues.
- The blooming Mexican tea flowers in the meadow caught the eye of the passing hikers.
- Mexican tea plants have naturalized in many areas of North America since its introduction from Europe.
- In some gardens, Mexican tea is grown solely for its unique but unobtrusive yellow-green flowers.
- The aromatic characteristics of Mexican tea make it appealing to botanical garden visitors who appreciate unusual flora.
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Meaning 2
Rank-smelling tropical American pigweed.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Rank-smelling tropical American pigweed is commonly known as Mexican tea due to its strong herbal odor.
- Some gardeners use Mexican tea as a natural insect repellent to protect their plants.
- Mexican tea can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some individuals.
- Despite its strong smell, Mexican tea has been traditionally used in herbal medicine for various ailments.
- Mexican tea is a common weed found in tropical regions of the Americas, easily recognizable by its pungent aroma.