Greek valerian

American  

noun

1. any of various plants belonging to the genus Polemonium, of the phlox family, especially P. reptans, having pinnate leaves and blue flowers.

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Etymology

Origin of Greek valerian

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

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Greek valerian

Then give an infusion of either of the following articles: yellow broom, plantain, or Greek valerian, one ounce of the herb to a pint of water.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by George Dadd