herb bennet

American

noun

a European plant, Geum urbanum, of the rose family, having yellow flowers and an aromatic, astringent root.

herb bennet British

noun

Also called: wood avens. bennet. a Eurasian and N African rosaceous plant, Geum urbanum, with yellow flowers

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Etymology

Origin of herb bennet

First recorded in 1775–85

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