leopardbane

leop´ard`bane    (lĕp´ẽrd`bān`)

n.

1.

Any of several herbs of the genus Doronicum (as Doronicum acaule syn. Arnica acaulis) having alternate often clasping stem leaves cultivated for their long stalks of yellow flower heads. See leopard's bane. false" leop`ard*bane Any of several herbs of the genus Doronicum, such as the great false leopardbane (Doronicum pardalianches) of North America and the oriental false leopardbane (Doronicum orientale syn. Doronicum caucasicum).

Thesaurus

Noun

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leopardbane - any of several herbs of the genus Doronicum having alternate often clasping stem leaves cultivated for their long stalks of yellow flower heads leopard's-bane Doronicum, genus Doronicum - genus of Eurasian perennial tuberous or rhizomatous herbs: leopard's bane herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests