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Silybum

Silybum

9.9
A small group of thistle plants that includes milk thistle
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪlɪbəm/
  • Specialized
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  • The Silybum genus includes the well-known milk thistle, valued for its medicinal properties.

Examples

  • Many herbalists recommend extracts from Silybum plants for supporting liver health.

  • Botanists have classified several spiny plants under the genus Silybum.

  • The Silybum plant is known for its medicinal properties.

  • Many people use Silybum to support liver health.

  • The Silybum genus includes several species that are recognized for their distinctive spiny leaves.

  • Experts often study Silybum to understand the medicinal benefits of its extracts.

  • During the summer, you can see Silybum plants blooming in various fields throughout Europe.

Compounds

Silybum marianum
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall thistle from the Mediterranean that has purple flower heads, leaves with white marks, and is called milk thistle

Surface Forms

Silybum singular
Silybums plural

Etymology

Silybum comes from an old Greek name for the milk thistle. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the white, 'milky' marks on the plant's leaves, and that is why Silybum is the name for the group of thistles called milk thistle, often used in herbal medicine.