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Descurainia pinnata

Descurainia pinnata

9.9
A North American herb with bitter, divided leaves like tansy
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The bitter leaves of Descurainia pinnata are often compared to those of tansy.

Examples

  • Hikers can encounter Descurainia pinnata in many dry regions across North America.

  • Botanists collected samples of Descurainia pinnata from the arid slopes for study.

  • Descurainia pinnata is often used in traditional medicine.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Descurainia pinnata for its unique leaves.

  • Hikers can encounter Descurainia pinnata in many dry regions across North America.

  • The bitter leaves of Descurainia pinnata are often compared to those of tansy.

  • Botanists collected samples of Descurainia pinnata from the arid slopes for study.

Synonyms

tansy mustard
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  • US
9.9

A North American wild plant with bitter, divided leaves and small yellow flowers often found in fields

emphasizes leaf shape and bitter taste without mentioning habitat

Surface Forms

Descurainia pinnata singular
Descurainia pinnatas plural

Morphology

Descurainia + pinnata

The name is a standard botanical binomial: 'Descurainia' identifies the genus (a group of herbs) and 'pinnata' is a Latin adjective meaning 'pinnate' (having pinnately divided or feather-like leaves). Combined, the phrase transparently denotes a Descurainia species characterized by pinnately divided leaves, following regular taxonomic composition that a learner who knows both constituents can readily interpret.

Etymology

The plant Descurainia pinnata may be named after a French botanist called 'Descurain', and the part pinnata means 'feathered' in Latin, which describes its divided, feather-like leaves. So the name helps you remember a bitter herb with feather-like leaves.