SWEET WOODRUFF
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Sweet Woodruff.
Sweet Woodruff - as a noun
Old world fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavoring and in sachets; widely cultivated as a ground cover; in some classifications placed in genus asperula
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asperula odoratafragrant bedstrawgalium odoratumwaldmeisterwoodruffExample Sentences
"The sweet woodruff plant has small white flowers that bloom in the spring."
"A popular use of sweet woodruff is to infuse it into May wine for a refreshing summer drink."
"The aromatic scent of sweet woodruff is often compared to freshly-cut hay."
"In traditional medicine, sweet woodruff is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties."
"During the Middle Ages, sweet woodruff was used to ward off evil spirits and protect against witches."
