Definitions of dittany
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Eurasian perennial herb with white flowers that emit flammable vapor in hot weather
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synonyms:
Dictamnus alba, burning bush, fraxinella, gas plant
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type of:
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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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herb, herbaceous plant
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