Anacyclus pyrethrum

Definitions of Anacyclus pyrethrum
  1. noun
    a small Mediterranean plant containing a volatile oil once used to relieve toothache
    synonyms: pellitory, pellitory-of-Spain
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    type of:
    herb, herbaceous plant
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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