Stellaria Holostea (Noun)
Meaning
Low-growing north temperate herb having small white star-shaped flowers; named for its alleged ability to ease sharp pains in the side.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The healer in the village was skilled in using stellaria holostea to treat various ailments that afflicted the townspeople.
- After researching extensively, I discovered that stellaria holostea was historically used to alleviate sharp pains in the side.
- Due to its ability to ease sharp pains, stellaria holostea became an invaluable resource in traditional medicine.
- In the field, the delicate flowers of the stellaria holostea swayed gently in the breeze.
- According to folklore, stellaria holostea was often given to patients suffering from acute stabbing pains.