Rest-harrow (Noun)
Meaning 1
European woody plant having pink flowers and unifoliate leaves and long tough roots; spreads by underground runners.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Eurasian plant having loose racemes of pink or purple flowers and spiny stems and tough roots.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmers in the area had trouble with the rest-harrow infesting their fields, as its tough roots made it difficult to eradicate.
- In some regions, rest-harrow is considered a nuisance due to its spiny stems and tendency to outcompete other vegetation.
- Rest-harrow flowers were used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions and joint pain.
- Despite its beauty, rest-harrow can be a challenging plant to handle, with its prickly stems and leaves making it hard to handle.
- Rest-harrow grows freely along the hedgerows and field edges, adding vibrant purple hues to the landscape in the summer months.