silphium
noun
sil·phi·um
ˈsilfēəm
1
plural silphia
-ēə
: an extinct umbelliferous plant of the genus Ferula not definitely identifiable as to species but well known to the ancient Greeks and used by them medicinally
2
capitalized
[New Latin, from Latin]
: a large genus of tall North American perennial herbs (family Compositae) having coarse heads of yellow flowers with fertile rays and broad flat winged achenes see cup plant
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“Silphium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silphium. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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