Scutellaria (Noun)
Meaning
An asterid dicot genus that includes the skullcaps.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The herbalist reached for the scutellaria, a type of herb that had been used for centuries in traditional medicine to calm the mind and body.
- The skullcap plant, also known as scutellaria, is a member of the mint family and has been used to treat a variety of ailments.
- The gardener carefully pruned the scutellaria plant to encourage bushy growth and promote root development.
- The health food store sold a variety of herbal supplements, including scutellaria, which was marketed as a natural anxiety remedy.
- The researcher spent years studying the medicinal properties of scutellaria, and published numerous papers on its potential benefits.