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doronicum

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do·ron·i·cum  (d-rn-km)
n.
A plant of the genus Doronicum, which includes the leopard's bane.
[New Latin, from Arabic darawnaj, from Persian darnak.]
doronicum [dəˈrɒnɪkəm]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any plant of the Eurasian and N African genus Doronicum, such as leopard's-bane, having yellow daisy-like flower heads: family Asteraceae (composites)
[New Latin, from Arabic dorūnaj]
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Noun1.doronicum - genus of Eurasian perennial tuberous or rhizomatous herbs: leopard's baneDoronicum - genus of Eurasian perennial tuberous or rhizomatous herbs: leopard's bane
genus Doronicum
asterid dicot genus - genus of more or less advanced dicotyledonous herbs and some trees and shrubs
aster family, Asteraceae, Compositae, family Asteraceae, family Compositae - plants with heads composed of many florets: aster; daisy; dandelion; goldenrod; marigold; lettuces; ragweed; sunflower; thistle; zinnia
leopard's-bane, leopardbane - any of several herbs of the genus Doronicum having alternate often clasping stem leaves cultivated for their long stalks of yellow flower heads
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Doronicums, the leopard's banes, are a perfect example of a well behaved perennial and will give a good show in spring in a sunny position.
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A Spring flowering perennials that form clumps like pulmonaria and doronicum can be cut back and divided in May.
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