Purple Boneset (Noun)
Meaning
North American herb having whorled leaves and terminal clusters of flowers spotted with purple.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The purple boneset plant is a perennial herb native to North America, commonly found in moist meadows and along streams.
- In traditional medicine, the leaves and flowers of the purple boneset were used to treat fever and rheumatism.
- The purple boneset is a member of the aster family and is often confused with the white boneset, which has similar leaves but white flowers.
- The purple boneset grows up to 4 feet tall, with whorled leaves that are typically 4-8 inches long and have a coarse texture.
- In the fall, the purple boneset produces terminal clusters of small, daisy-like flowers that are spotted with purple and attract a variety of pollinators.