dictamnus

[dik-tam-nuhs]

dictamnus Definition

• 1. a genus of perennial plants native to Europe and Asia, commonly known as the burning bush or gas plant
• 2. the dried leaves of this plant, used in traditional medicine for their aromatic and stimulant properties

Phrases with dictamnus

• burning bush

  a common name for the dictamnus plant, referring to the flammable oils it produces that can ignite in hot weather

  Example

  The burning bush in my garden smells amazing.

• gas plant

  another common name for the dictamnus plant, referring to the volatile oils it produces that can be ignited with a match

  Example

  The gas plant is a popular ornamental plant in many gardens.

• dittany of Crete

  a related plant species, Origanum dictamnus, native to the island of Crete, also used in traditional medicine and cooking

  Example

  Dittany of Crete is a popular herb in Mediterranean cuisine.

Origins of dictamnus

from Greek 'diktamnon', meaning 'an herb'

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Summary: dictamnus in Brief

Dictamnus [dik-tam-nuhs] is a genus of perennial plants native to Europe and Asia, commonly known as the burning bush or gas plant. It produces flammable oils that can ignite in hot weather. The dried leaves of the plant are used in traditional medicine for their aromatic and stimulant properties. Another related plant species is the dittany of Crete, which is also used in traditional medicine and cooking.