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Inula

Inula

9.9
A group of plants with daisy-like flowers used as medicine
  • noun
  • /ˈɪn.jʊ.lə/
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists studied the medicinal properties of Inula in ancient texts.

Examples

  • Several species within the genus Inula are cultivated for their ornamental flowers.

  • The Inula plant is known for its medicinal properties.

  • The leaves of Inula are sometimes used in traditional herbal remedies.

  • Many herbalists use Inula for its healing effects.

  • In the garden, the bright yellow flowers of the Inula plant attract many bees and butterflies.

  • Traditional herbalists often use extracts from Inula for their potential medicinal properties.

  • The Inula species, known for their tall stems and vibrant blooms, are popular in landscaping.

Compounds

Inula helenium
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall herb from Europe and Asia with yellow daisy-like flowers and roots used as medicine

Surface Forms

Inula singular
Inulas plural

Etymology

Inula was the old Latin name for a medicinal herb used by Romans and Greeks, especially the plant we now call elecampane. That's why modern botanists kept the name Inula for a group of daisy-like herbs that were long used for 'healing' purposes.