Spike Heath (Noun)
Meaning
Small evergreen mat-forming shrub of southern Europe and Asia Minor having stiff stems and terminal clusters of small bell-shaped flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Spike heath was used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
- The arrangement of spike heath in the garden added a beautiful, rustic touch.
- Botanists have identified spike heath as a distinct species due to its unique flowers.
- In some areas, spike heath is considered a weed due to its ability to form dense mats.
- Early beekeepers prized spike heath honey for its strong, earthy flavor.