Fumaria officinalis

Definitions of Fumaria officinalis
  1. noun
    delicate European herb with greyish leaves and spikes of purplish flowers; formerly used medicinally
    synonyms: fumeroot, fumewort, fumitory
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    type of:
    herb, herbaceous plant
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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