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Prunella

Prunella

9.6
A small plant that lives many years with spikes of purple or white flowers
  • noun
  • /pruˈnɛlə/
  • Specialized
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  • Prunella is commonly found growing wild in meadows and woodland edges across Europe.

Examples

  • Gardeners often choose Prunella for its long-lasting purple blooms and ability to attract pollinators.

  • Researchers are studying the medicinal properties of Prunella species in traditional herbal treatments.

  • I planted a Prunella in my garden last spring.

  • Have you ever seen a Prunella flower bloom?

  • Prunella can be used in herbal remedies to boost the immune system.

  • Many Prunella plants thrive in rocky soils, making them ideal for gardens.

  • The small Prunella flowers add a splash of color to the garden in early spring.

Compounds

genus Prunella
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small birds called accentors found in Europe and Asia

Prunella vulgaris
  • Specialized
9.9

A low mint plant with small blue flowers that people use as medicine

Surface Forms

Prunella singular
Prunellas plural

Etymology

Prunella for the plant probably comes from an old root prun- meaning 'plum' with the small ending -ella meaning 'little'. A helpful way to remember it is that the plant's small purple flowers look like tiny plums and it has long been used in simple herbal remedies.