Ringworm Bush (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical shrub (especially of Americas) having yellow flowers and large leaves whose juice is used as a cure for ringworm and poisonous bites; sometimes placed in genus Cassia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ringworm bush is a common sight in the tropical regions of the Americas.
- In some parts of South America, the juice from the ringworm bush is still used as a folk remedy to treat skin conditions.
- The large leaves of the ringworm bush make it a noticeable plant in the dense tropical undergrowth.
- The ringworm bush produces bright yellow flowers that bloom throughout the summer months.
- Some botanists have suggested that the ringworm bush should be reclassified as a member of the Cassia genus.