bartsia

British  

/ ˈbɑːtsɪə /

noun

1. any of several species of semiparasitic scrophulariaceous plants, including red bartsia ( Odontites verna ), a pink-flowered weed of cornfields

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Etymology

Origin of bartsia

C18: New Latin, named after Johann Bartsch (died 1738), German botanist

Example Sentences

A decade on, 62 species of bee have been recorded on the Knepp estate in West Sussex, including rare species such as the red bartsia bee, which feeds on the wild flower after which it is named.

From The Guardian

He pushed Bartsia to one side and hopped into the ditch.

From Literature

For the first time since he had attacked Bartsia he began to feel uncertain and troubled.

From Literature

“Sir,” said Bartsia, as Bigwig came in, “that’s the third time, sir, that you’ve disregarded my authority. Council police can’t be treated in this way. I’m afraid I shall have to report it, sir.”

From Literature

The three rabbits came up in single file, Bartsia leading.

From Literature