burnet saxifrage

English
leaves of burnet saxifrage

Etymology

The plant's leaves resemble those of a burnet, and it has a diuretic effect similar to saxifrage; however, it is neither a burnet nor a saxifrage.

Noun

burnet saxifrage (uncountable)

  1. Pimpinella saxifraga, a plant of the family Apiaceae.

References
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