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Phacelia Tanacetifolia (Noun)

Meaning

Hairy annual of California to Mexico with crowded cymes of small blue to lilac or mauve flowers.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Phacelia tanacetifolia is a rich source of antioxidants and is used as a natural remedy for various health issues.
  • It is often grown as a medicinal herb or ornamental plant, and its seeds can be obtained from nurseries or seed companies that specialize in California native plants.
  • In traditional medicine, the leaves and flowers of phacelia tanacetifolia have been used to treat fever, rheumatism, and other inflammatory conditions.
  • The plant's hairy leaves and stems give it a distinctive appearance that helps to distinguish it from other members of the borage family.
  • Phacelia tanacetifolia is sometimes grown as a bee plant, as its abundant nectar-rich flowers attract a variety of pollinators to gardens and landscapes.

Synonyms

  • Fiddleneck

Hypernyms

  • Scorpionweed
  • Phacelia
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