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Cnicus

Cnicus

9.9
A group of thistle-like flowering plants, including blessed thistle
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists classify blessed thistle under the genus Cnicus.

Examples

  • Botanists classify blessed thistle under the genus Cnicus.

  • Have you ever seen a Cnicus flower in bloom?

  • Some species previously in Cnicus have been reclassified into other genera.

  • The herbalist recommended Cnicus for its traditional medicinal properties.

  • The Cnicus plant is known for its medicinal properties.

  • Some species previously in Cnicus have been reclassified into other genera.

  • The herbalist recommended Cnicus for its traditional medicinal properties.

Synonyms

genus Cnicus
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  • Specialized
9.9

A group of plants in the daisy family with one species, blessed thistle

is a genus of thistle-like flowering plants with a notable species rather than monotypic

Compounds

Cnicus benedictus
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives one year with hairy stems, spiny leaves and yellow flowers used as a medicine

genus Cnicus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of plants in the daisy family with one species, blessed thistle

Surface Forms

Cnicus singular
Cnicus plural

Etymology

Cnicus comes from an old Greek word knikos meaning 'thistle'. So Cnicus is the name for a group of thistle-like plants, which is why botanists use it for species such as blessed thistle.