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carlina acaulis

 

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Noun carlina acaulis has 1 sense
  1. stemless carline thistle, Carlina acaulis - stemless perennial having large flowers with white or purple-brown florets nestled in a rosette of long spiny leaves hairy beneath; of alpine regions of southern and eastern Europe
    --1 is a kind of carline thistle

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Carlina acaulis

Definition: Carlina acaulis is a perennial plant native to Europe, commonly known as silver thistle, stemless carline thistle, or dwarf carline thistle. It is characterized by its rosette of spiky, silver-white leaves and solitary, daisy-like yellow flowers.

Parts of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A type of perennial plant with silver-white leaves and yellow flowers, commonly found in Europe.

Example sentence: The carlina acaulis added a touch of elegance to the garden with its silver foliage and vibrant yellow flowers.

Sense 2: A medicinal herb derived from the roots of Carlina acaulis, used in traditional herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Example sentence: The herbalist recommended a tincture made from carlina acaulis to relieve the swelling and pain in my joints.

Sense 3: In popular culture, Carlina acaulis is often used as a symbol of protection against evil spirits.

Example sentence: People believed that hanging a dried carlina acaulis over the doorway would ward off negative energy and bring good luck.

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