noun
- plural of betony; plants of the mint family with spikes of purple, pink, or white flowers, traditionally used in herbal medicine
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The garden featured several varieties of betonies along the border.
- Wild betonies grew abundantly in the meadow.
- She collected betonies for her herbal tea blend.
- The purple betonies attracted many bees and butterflies.
- Medieval herbalists valued betonies for their supposed healing properties.
- Different species of betonies bloom at various times throughout summer.