Scurvy Grass (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any plant of the genus Barbarea: yellow-flowered Eurasian cresses; widely cultivated for winter salad.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The landscape designer included scurvy-grass in the garden plan for a pop of yellow color during winter months.
- Wild scurvy-grass growing in the area is an important source of nutrients for wildlife.
- Herb gardeners have come to rely on scurvy-grass as a flavorful and hardy ingredient in winter salads.
- Local nurseries specialize in cultivating scurvy-grass to supply it to upscale restaurants in the region.
- Early colonizers of the American West made liberal use of wild scurvy-grass in cooking.
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Meaning 2
A widely distributed Arctic cress reputed to have value in treatment or prevention of scurvy; a concentrated source of vitamin C.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.