Achillea ptarmica
- noun
- Specialized
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milenrama estornudadora
- In traditional remedies, powdered leaves of Achillea ptarmica were once used to induce sneezing.
Examples
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The gardener planted Achillea ptarmica along the border for its attractive white blooms.
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Achillea ptarmica thrives in moist soils and provides summer interest in cottage gardens.
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The Achillea ptarmica blooms beautifully in the summer.
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Did you know that Achillea ptarmica can cause sneezing?
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In traditional remedies, powdered leaves of Achillea ptarmica were once used to induce sneezing.
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The gardener planted Achillea ptarmica along the border for its attractive white blooms.
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Achillea ptarmica thrives in moist soils and provides summer interest in cottage gardens.
Synonyms
A Eurasian plant with white button flowers and long grey-green leaves that can make you sneeze when powdered
A herb from Europe and Asia with small white flowers and green leaves that can make you sneeze when powdered
Surface Forms
Morphology
Achillea + ptarmica
This is a Latin binomial (genus + species). Knowing 'Achillea' lets a learner infer it is a kind of aromatic perennial herb, but the species epithet 'ptarmica' is opaque/unfamiliar so the specific properties (white button flowers, sneeze-inducing powder) cannot be derived, yielding only partial understanding.
Etymology
Achillea ptarmica may get its name from two old stories: Achillea was named for the hero Achilles because people used yarrow to treat wounds, and ptarmica comes from a Greek word meaning 'to sneeze' since powdered leaves made people sneeze. So the name helps you remember it is a healing herb that can also cause sneezing.
