| mentha | <botany> A widely distributed genus of fragrant herbs, including the peppermint, spearmint, etc. The plants have small flowers, usually arranged in dense axillary clusters. Origin: L. See Mint the plant. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| willow-herb | <botany> A perennial herb (Epilobium spicatum) with narrow willowlike leaves and showy rose-purple flowers. The name is sometimes made to include other species of the same genus. Spiked willow-herb, a perennial herb (Lythrum Salicaria) with willowy leaves and spiked purplish flowers. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| herb | <botany> Any vascular plant that never produces a woody stem. Compare: forb. (09 Oct 1997) |
| herb-woman | A woman that sells herbs. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |