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| goldilocks |
a European plant that bears clusters of small yellow flowers. [1/3 definitions] |
| licorice |
a European plant of the legume family, having a strong, sweet odor and flavor similar to anise. [1/3 definitions] |
| lungwort |
a European plant of the borage family, formerly used in the treatment of lung diseases and respiratory disorders, that has green or spotted leaves and bearsblue flowers. [1/2 definitions] |
| salsify |
a European plant with purple flowers and an edible root that tastes like oysters. |
| wallflower |
a European plant that grows well in vertical surfaces such as walls, bearing clusters of sweet-scented yellow, orange, or brown cross-shaped flowers. [1/3 definitions] |
| woad |
a European plant, related to mustard, from the leaves of which a blue dye was formerly obtained. [1/2 definitions] |
| wormwood |
any of several related European plants that yield a bitter, aromatic oil, used as a flavoring in certain wines and liqueurs. [1/2 definitions] |
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