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silybum

/ˈsɪl.ɪ.bəm/

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noun

/ˈsɪl.ɪ.bəm/formalscientific
  • ruНебольшой род восточноафриканских трав, обычно относящийся к растениям семейства астровых.

A small genus of East African herbs, typically referring to plants in the daisy family.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of plantsC2formal

    A small genus of East African herbs, known for their medicinal properties.

    ruРасторопша

    • Silybum species are often studied for their liver-protective effects.
    • The genus Silybum includes the well-known milk thistle.
    • Botanists classify Silybum within the Asteraceae family.