Myrrhis (Noun)
Meaning
European perennial herbs having pinnate leaves and umbels of white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sweet cicely plant, also known as myrrhis, is a member of the carrot family and has a sweet anise-like flavor.
- Myrrhis odorata, commonly referred to as sweet cicely, is a European perennial herb with a unique fragrance.
- The delicate white flowers of the myrrhis plant are arranged in umbels, adding to its ornamental value.
- In medieval times, myrrhis was used in cooking and as a medicinal herb due to its distinctive properties.
- The pinnate leaves of the myrrhis plant are a key identifying feature of this European perennial herb.