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Pellitory

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(1):

(n.) A composite plant (Anacyclus Pyrethrum) of the Mediterranean region, having finely divided leaves and whitish flowers. The root is the officinal pellitory, and is used as an irritant and sialogogue. Called also bertram, and pellitory of Spain.

(2):

(n.) The common name of the several species of the genus Parietaria, low, harmless weeds of the Nettle family; - also called wall pellitory, and lichwort.

(3):

(n.) The feverfew (Chrysanthemum Parthenium); - so called because it resembles the above.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Pellitory'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/pellitory.html. 1828.
 
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