Wormseed Mustard (Noun)
Meaning
Slender yellow-flowered European mustard often troublesome as a weed; formerly used as an anthelmintic.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Wormseed mustard grows rapidly in areas with mild winters and is considered a pest in many parts of Europe.
- In medieval times, wormseed mustard was valued for its anthelmintic properties, but it is now no longer used as a medication.
- Wormseed mustard's tiny yellow flowers can appear almost white when massed in clusters at the tips of branches.
- To make herbal medicine from wormseed mustard, steep one tablespoon of seeds in one pint of water, let the liquid sit, and strain carefully before consuming.
- Since the use of wormseed mustard for deworming fell out of favor with medical practitioners, populations have swelled due to environmental issues affecting regular wildlife diets and availability.