vervain
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Definition of vervain
: any of a genus (Verbena of the family Verbenaceae, the vervain family) of chiefly American plants having bracted spicate flowers, a corolla with a 5-lobed limb, and a fruit that separates into four nutlets
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Wildflowers and shady pines (Photo: Mare Czinar/Special for The Republic) Watch for swarms of butterflies and bees drawing nectar from Butter and Eggs flowers, New Mexican vervain and field bindweed blooms. — Mare Czinar, azcentral, "Flagstaff hike: Rogers Trail hike is a lovely walk in the woods," 5 July 2018 In the garden, blue vervain plants attract butterflies, bumblebees and other pollinators. — cleveland.com, "See 25 native Ohio perennials for your garden: vibrant color and deer-resistant!," 16 May 2017 Sun: Full Soil moisture: Average to moist Height: Four to six feet Deer resistant: Yes Comments: Blue vervain is a traditional medicinal herb, with the roots, leaves or flowers used to treat conditions. — cleveland.com, "See 25 native Ohio perennials for your garden: vibrant color and deer-resistant!," 16 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'vervain.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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vervain
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Medical Definition of vervain
: any of a genus (Verbena of the family Verbenaceae, the vervain family) of plants including several (as V. hastata) formerly used as medicinal herbs