Motherwort (Noun)
Meaning
Bitter Old World herb of hedgerows and woodland margins having toothed leaves and white or pale pink flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The herbalist carefully harvested the motherwort that grew in abundance along the woodland margins.
- In medieval times, motherwort was used to treat a variety of ailments, from anxiety to menstrual cramps.
- The delicate white flowers of the motherwort plant were a welcome sight in the hedgerows of late spring.
- As she walked through the forest, the botanist pointed out the motherwort growing in the shade of a large oak tree.
- The motherwort that grew in the garden was prized for its medicinal properties and its ability to attract pollinators.