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Galega

Galega

9.9
A small group of plants from Europe and Asia in the pea family, called goat's rue
  • noun
  • /ɡəˈliːɡə/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Galega includes species commonly known as goat's rue.

Examples

  • Several medicinal compounds have been isolated from Galega plants.

  • The Galega plant is often found in meadows.

  • Botanists have studied Galega for its potential use as fodder.

  • Many farmers grow Galegas for their medicinal properties.

  • Botanists have studied Galega for its potential use as fodder.

  • The genus Galega includes species commonly known as goat's rue.

  • Several medicinal compounds have been isolated from Galega plants.

Compounds

Galega officinalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall bushy plant with spikes of blue flowers sometimes used in medicine

Surface Forms

Galega singular
Galegas plural

Etymology

Galega probably comes from the place name Galicia in northwest Spain, so it originally meant 'from Galicia'. That is a helpful memory: the name points to where the plant came from and reminds you it is a European herb commonly called 'goat's rue'.