HyperDic: silphium_laciniatum

English > 1 sense of the expression Silphium laciniatum:
NOUNplantSilphium laciniatum, rosinweedNorth American perennial having a resinous odor and yellow flowers
English > Silphium laciniatum: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
MeaningNorth American perennial having a resinous odor and yellow flowers.
Synonymrosinweed
Member ofSilphium, genus Silphiumtall North American perennial herbs
Broadercompass plant, compass flowerAny of several plants having leaves so arranged on the axis as to indicate the cardinal points of the compass

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