Restharrow (Noun)
Meaning 1
European woody plant having pink flowers and unifoliate leaves and long tough roots; spreads by underground runners.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
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 restharrow plant was a common sight in the dry fields of the countryside.
- The farmer cursed the restharrow that was choking out his crops with its tenacious roots.
- Restharrow flowers are a favorite of bees and other pollinators, making them a valuable addition to any garden.
- In ancient times, restharrow was used as a bitter purgative to cleanse the body of impurities.
- The spiny stems of the restharrow plant made it a useful hedge material to deter trespassers.