Meaning of navelwort | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Certain plants with features reminiscent of a human navel.
   countable, uncountable
2. Umbilicus spp., especially Umbilicus rupestris), a European perennial succulent herb with round, peltate leaves with a central depression.
   countable, uncountable
3. Omphalodes spp., with seeds reminiscent of a navel.
   countable, uncountable
4. Marsh pennywort, herbs of genera Hydrocotyle or Centella.
   countable, uncountable

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“Among herbs that have traditionally been considered to possess aphrodisiac virtue are, maidenhair, navelwort, anemone, wild poppy, valerian, cyclamen, male fern, pansy, periwinkle.”

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