Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Valerianaceae, native to China and Southeast Asia.

“The botanist studied the unique properties of centranths, which are often used in traditional medicine.”

2. noun

A type of herb or shrub, also known as the Chinese valerian or centranthera.

“The garden featured a variety of centranths, attracting pollinators and providing a natural fragrance.”