noun
- plural of thoroughwort; North American plants of the genus Eupatorium, especially boneset, traditionally used in herbal medicine
Usage: botanical; herbal medicine
Examples
- The herbalist collected various thoroughworts from the meadow for her remedies.
- Thoroughworts are common wildflowers found throughout eastern North America.
- Native Americans used thoroughworts to treat fevers and other ailments.
- The garden featured several species of thoroughworts that attracted butterflies.
- Thoroughworts bloom in late summer with clusters of small white or purple flowers.
- The botanical guide included detailed illustrations of different thoroughworts.