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leopard's-bane

American  
[lep-erdz-beyn] / ˈlɛp ərdzˌbeɪn /

noun

  1. any composite plant of the genus Doronicum, of Europe and Asia, having alternate, usually clasping leaves and heads of yellow flowers.

leopard's-bane British  

noun

  1. any of several Eurasian perennial plants of the genus Doronicum, esp D. plantagineum, having clusters of yellow flowers: family Asteraceae (composites)

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Etymology

Origin of leopard's-bane

First recorded in 1540–50

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