Sea Holm (Noun)
Meaning
European evergreen eryngo with twisted spiny leaves naturalized on United States east coast; roots formerly used as an aphrodisiac.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanical garden featured a rare specimen of sea holm, which was said to have been used as a love potion in centuries past.
- In the 17th century, European colonizers brought the sea holm plant to the eastern United States, where it quickly naturalized and thrived.
- Traditional herbalists prized the roots of the sea holm for their purported ability to stimulate the passions and increase fertility.
- The twisted, spiny leaves of the sea holm made it a striking addition to the garden, but also warned of its bitter and potentially toxic properties.
- Despite its historical use as an aphrodisiac, modern science has largely debunked the claims made about the efficacy of sea holm, relegating it to a mere ornamental plant.