pellitory (n.)

  1. herb that grows in crevices having long narrow leaves and small pink apetalous flowers

    [ Syn: pellitory-of-the-wall , wall pellitory , parietaria difussa ]

  2. a small Mediterranean plant containing a volatile oil once used to relieve toothache

    [ Syn: pellitory-of-spain , anacyclus pyrethrum ]

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