feverweed

/ˈfiːvərˌwiːd/
noun
  1. Any of several plants traditionally used to reduce fever, especially species of the genus Eryngium or related plants.
    • The naturalist pointed out the spiky leaves of the feverweed.
    • The farmer identified feverweed growing along the edge of the field.
    • In folk medicine, feverweed was steeped to make a cooling drink.
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