lady's bedstraw
"Lady's bedstraw" is a herbaceous plant known for its small yellow flowers and historical uses in traditional practices.
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Definition
C1Botany
(scientific)A herbaceous plant with small yellow flowers, known scientifically as *Galium verum*.
Example
- Lady's bedstraw is often found in meadows and grassy areas.
C1Historical Use
(traditional)A plant traditionally used for stuffing mattresses and as a herbal remedy.
Example
- In medieval times, lady's bedstraw was used to stuff mattresses for its pleasant scent.
C1Cheesemaking
(historical)A plant used historically in cheesemaking for its rennet-like properties.
Example
- Lady's bedstraw was once used to curdle milk in the cheesemaking process.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lady's bedstraw":
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