burnet

/ˈbɜrnɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of edible leafy plant, especially a wild salad crop

“The hikers foraged for wild herbs, including burnet, in the forest.”

2. noun

a plant of the genus Sanguisorba, having clusters of small white flowers

“The garden featured a variety of wildflowers, including burnet, that attracted bees and butterflies.”

Synonyms

  • sanguisorba
  • wild salad crop

Antonyms

  • carnivorous plant