Roman Wormwood (Noun)
Meaning 1
Glaucous herb of northeastern United States and Canada having loose racemes of yellow-tipped pink flowers; sometimes placed in genus Fumaria.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Roman wormwood is often found growing along the edges of woodlands and streams in its native range.
- The roman wormwood's yellow-tipped pink flowers are a distinctive feature that sets it apart from other plants.
- Roman wormwood is sometimes cultivated for its attractive racemes of small flowers.
- Gardeners often confuse roman wormwood with other types of flowering plants due to its unique appearance.
- In the past roman wormwood was placed in the genus Fumaria but it is now classified as a separate entity.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
European wormwood; minor source of absinthe.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The extract of roman wormwood, known for its intense bitterness, has been used for centuries in the preparation of absinthe.
- Roman wormwood was one of the key herbs used to create the infamous Green Fairy of the 19th century French art world.
- While the plant has been utilized since ancient Roman times, roman wormwood is often overshadowed by its more potent cousin, grand wormwood, in absinthe recipes.
- Traditionally, a small quantity of roman wormwood is added to enhance the botanical complexity of handcrafted absinthe.
- Some artisanal producers of absinthe still favor the subtlety of roman wormwood over its more potent and prevalent counterparts.