elecampane
/ˌɛlɪkæmˈpeɪn/
noun
- A tall plant with yellow daisy-like flowers, whose root is used in herbal medicine, especially for coughs and respiratory issues.
- The garden had a patch of elecampane with bright yellow blooms.
- She brewed a tea from elecampane root to soothe her cough.
- Herbalists have used elecampane for centuries to treat lung problems.