Associations to the word «Elecampane»

Wiktionary

ELECAMPANE, noun. A tall Eurasian herb, Inula helenium, whose roots have been used medicinally

Dictionary definition

ELECAMPANE, noun. Tall coarse Eurasian herb having daisylike yellow flowers with narrow petals whose rhizomatous roots are used medicinally.

Wise words

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