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Pulicaria dysenterica

Pulicaria dysenterica

9.9
A hairy perennial herb with yellow daisy-like flowers from Europe used to repel fleas
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : pulicaria disenterica
  • The yellow flowers of Pulicaria dysenterica bloom from midsummer to early autumn.

Examples

  • The herb Pulicaria dysenterica is known for its flea-repelling properties.

  • Some gardeners plant Pulicaria dysenterica to help keep fleas away from their homes.

  • Pulicaria dysenterica is commonly found in damp meadows throughout Europe.

  • Many gardeners grow Pulicaria dysenterica to keep pests away.

  • Some gardeners plant Pulicaria dysenterica because it helps repel fleas naturally.

  • The herb Pulicaria dysenterica is often used in traditional remedies for flea control.

  • In sunny areas, Pulicaria dysenterica can thrive while helping to keep flea populations low.

Synonyms

feabane mullet
vsPulicaria dysenterica
  • UK
9.9

A hairy plant with yellow flowers like a daisy once used to keep away fleas

is the traditional botanical name for that same plant
fleabane
vsPulicaria dysenterica
9.8

A small daisy-like plant with yellow or white flowers often seen as a weed

is a specific perennial with larger daisylike flowers and flea folklore

Surface Forms

Pulicaria dysenterica singular
Pulicaria dysentericas plural

Morphology

Pulicaria + dysenterica

This is a Latin binomial (a scientific species name) rather than a normal English phrase, so its specific meaning (a particular flea‑repelling herb) is not compositionally derived from the surface constituents. The second element 'dysenterica' is obscure/missing in the dictionary and the genus name is a taxonomic label; a B1 learner who knows the parts would not be able to infer the plant's description or properties, making the expression non‑transparent.

Etymology

Pulicaria dysenterica may come from the old Latin word 'pulicarius' meaning 'flea'. People once put its yellow flowers in houses or on animals to drive fleas away, so the herb became known for 'repelling fleas'.