anemopsis

noun

Meaning

A perennial herb native to western North America, known for its medicinal properties and distinctive, fragrant, white-bracted flower spikes.

Examples

  • Traditional healers have long used the roots of the anemopsis to treat respiratory and sinus conditions.
  • The anemopsis thrives in the salty, wet environments found near desert springs.

Synonyms: yerba mansa, lizard tail, herb, perennial