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Català > 5 sentits de la paraula herba:
NOMplantherba, herbàcia, planta herbàciaa plant lacking a permanent woody stem
plantherbanarrow-leaved green herbage
foodherba, herbesaromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
artifactherba, cànem, cannabis, cànnabis, haixís, maria, marihuana, xocolatathe most commonly used illicit drug
plantherba, maria, marihuanaa strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared
Català > herba: 5 sentits > nom 1, plant
SentitA plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests.
Sinònimsherbàcia, planta herbàcia
Partshortalissa, llegum, verduraedible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
EspecíficAnthemis nobilis, camamilla, chamaemelum nobilisEurasian plant with apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally
Anthyllis vulnerariaperennial Eurasian herb having heads of red or yellow flowers and common in meadows and pastures
Apium graveolensherb of Europe and temperate Asia
Armoracia rusticana, rave rusticacoarse Eurasian plant cultivated for its thick white pungent root
Atropa belladonna, belladonaperennial Eurasian herb with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries
Ballota nigraill-smelling European herb with rugose leaves and whorls of dark purple flowers
Catharanthus roseuscommonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers
Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium, piretre, Tanacetum cinerariifoliumwhite-flowered pyrethrum of Balkan area whose pinnate leaves are white and silky-hairy below
ColumboAny of various tall perennial herbs constituting the genus Frasera
Curcuma longa, curcuma, cúrcumaWidely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome
Echium vulgareA coarse prickly European weed with spikes of blue flowers
Fumaria officinalisDelicate European herb with greyish leaves and spikes of purplish flowers
Galega officinalistall bushy European perennial grown for its pinnate foliage and slender spikes of blue flowers
Hyoscyamus niger, jusquiam, jusquiam negrepoisonous fetid Old World herb having sticky hairy leaves and yellow-brown flowers
Matricaria chamomilla, Matricaria recutitaannual Eurasian herb similar in fragrance and medicinal uses to chamomile though taste is more bitter and effect is considered inferior
Melissa officinalisbushy perennial Old World mint having small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leaves
Petasites hybridussmall Eurasian herb having broad leaves and lilac-pink rayless flowers
Sisymbrium officinalestiffly branching Old World annual with pale yellow flowers
abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus esculentus, ocratall coarse annual of Old World tropics widely cultivated in southern United States and West Indies for its long mucilaginous green pods used as basis for soups and stews
acantAny plant of the genus Acanthus having large spiny leaves and spikes or white or purplish flowers
achillea, aquil·leaAny of several plants of the genus Achillea native to Europe and having small white flowers in flat-topped flower heads
agrimoniaA plant of the genus Agrimonia having spikelike clusters of small yellow flowers
albergínia, alberginiera, solanum melongena, Solanum melongenahairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable
alecosttansy-scented Eurasian perennial herb with buttonlike yellow flowers
alegria, sèsam, sesamum indicum, Sesamum indicumEast Indian annual erect herb
alfàbregaAny of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
amarantAny of various plants of the genus Amaranthus having dense plumes of green or red flowers
anagallAny of several plants of the genus Anagallis
ananas comosus, ananàs, pinyaA tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves
anchusaAny of various Old World herbs of the genus Anchusa having one-sided clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers
anethum graveolens, Anethum graveolens, anet, fonoll pudentaromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning
angèlica, angelique, AngeliqueAny of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels
anís, matafaluga, pimpinella anisum, Pimpinella anisumNative to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery
apiWidely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked
api bord, levisticum officinaleherb native to southern Europe
api napGrown for its thickened edible aromatic root
argemoneAny plant of the genus Argemone having large white or yellow flowers and prickly leaves and stems and pods
arumAny plant of the family Araceae
asclepiadàciaAny of numerous plants of the genus Asclepias having milky juice and pods that split open releasing seeds with downy tufts
asclepiadàciaAny plant of the family Asclepiadaceae
aspidistra elatio, aspidistraevergreen perennial with large handsome basal leaves
astilbeAny plant of the genus Astilbe having compound leaves and showy panicles of tiny colorful flowers
astrància, astrantia, masterwortAny plant of the genus Astrantia
ayapanaLow spreading tropical American shrub with long slender leaves used to make a mildly stimulating drink resembling tea
banana, plàtanAny of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
barrenwortSlow-growing creeping plant with semi-evergreen leaves on erect wiry stems
bedstrawAny of several plants of the genus Galium
bergeniaAny plant of the genus Bergenia
blenera, candeleraAny of various plants of the genus Verbascum having large usually woolly leaves and terminal spikes of yellow or white or purplish flowers
borago officinalis, Borago officinalis, borratja, tailworthairy blue-flowered European annual herb long used in herbal medicine and eaten raw as salad greens or cooked like spinach
breakstone, saxifragaAny of various plants of the genus Saxifraga
calamintperennial aromatic herbs growing in hedgerows or scrub or open woodlands from western Europe to central Asia and in North America
campanulaAny of various plants of the genus Campanula having blue or white bell-shaped flowers
canonge, colitxA plant of the genus Valerianella
carda, teasle, teazelAny of several herbs of the genus Dipsacus native to the Old World having flower heads surrounded by spiny bracts
cardamom, elettaria cardamomumrhizomatous herb of India having aromatic seeds used as seasoning
cartam, càrtam, carthamus tinctorius, Carthamus tinctoriusthistlelike Eurasian plant widely grown for its red or orange flower heads and seeds that yield a valuable oil
carum carvi, Carum carvi, comí de pratA Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed
catmint, catnip, Nepeta catariahairy aromatic perennial herb having whorls of small white purple-spotted flowers in a terminal spike
celiandre, coriandre, coriandrum sativum, Coriandrum sativumOld World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley
cerfullaromatic annual Old World herb cultivated for its finely divided and often curly leaves for use especially in soups and salads
chaenactisAny of several United States plants having long stalks of funnel-shaped white or yellow flowers
cichorium intybus, Cichorium intybus, xicoiraperennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads
cleomeAny of various often strong-smelling plants of the genus Cleome having showy spider-shaped flowers
coleusAny of various Old World tropical plants of the genus Coleus having multicolored decorative leaves and spikes of blue flowers
comí, Cuminum cyminumDwarf Mediterranean annual long cultivated for its aromatic seeds
consolda, cumfreyperennial herbs of Europe and Iran
coreopsisAny of numerous plants of the genus Coreopsis having a profusion of showy usually yellow daisylike flowers over long periods
crotalariaAny of various plants of the genus Crotalaria having inflated pods within which the seeds rattle
crucíferaAny of various plants of the family Cruciferae
dent de lleó, lletsóAny of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls
didalera, digital purpúriaAny of several plants of the genus Digitalis
diplotaxis muralisyellow-flowered European plant that grows on old walls and in waste places
drabaAny of numerous low-growing cushion-forming plants of the genus Draba having rosette-forming leaves and terminal racemes of small flowers with scapose or leafy stems
enciamAny of various plants of the genus Lactuca
eruca sativa, Eruca sativa, rucaErect European annual often grown as a salad crop to be harvested when young and tender
espàrrecplant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable
fagopyrum esculentum, fajolA member of the genus Fagopyrum
farigola, tem, timóAny of various mints of the genus Thymus
floxAny polemoniaceous plant of the genus Phlox
fonollAny of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems
fraxinellaEurasian perennial herb with white flowers that emit flammable vapor in hot weather
galàxia, galaxtufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall
gengebre, gingebreperennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
geraniAny of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae
ginsengChinese herb with palmately compound leaves and small greenish flowers and forked aromatic roots believed to have medicinal powers
glycyrrhiza glabra, pega dolça, regalèssiadeep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves
gramíniacosmopolitan herbaceous or woody plants with hollow jointed stems and long narrow leaves
gromwell, Lithospermum officinaleEuropean perennial branching plant
halogetonA coarse annual herb introduced into North America from Siberia
hedeoma pulegioides, poliolErect hairy branching American herb having purple-blue flowers
hidrastis, hydrastis canadensisperennial herb of northeastern United States having a thick knotted yellow rootstock / rootstock and large rounded leaves
hisop, Hyssopus officinalisA European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves used in perfumery and as a seasoning in cookery
horehound, malrubí, marrubíAny of various aromatic herbs of the genus Marrubium
hortalissa, llegum, vegetal, verduraAny of various herbaceous plants cultivated for an edible part such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower
impatiens capensisNorth American annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers
inulaAny plant of the genus Inula
julivert, Petroselinum crispumAnnual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves
kniphofia, tritomaA plant of the genus Kniphofia having long grasslike leaves and tall scapes of red or yellow drooping flowers
krigiaAny small branched yellow-flowered North American herb of the genus Krigia
leonurus cardiacabitter Old World herb of hedgerows and woodland margins having toothed leaves and white or pale pink flowers
leopardbane, leopard's-baneAny of several herbs of the genus Doronicum having alternate often clasping stem leaves cultivated for their long stalks of yellow flower heads
lion's-earpantropical herb having whorls of striking lipped flowers
liverleafAny of several plants of the genus Hepatica having three-lobed leaves and white or pinkish flowers in early spring
lliplant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem
lobelia, lobèliaAny plant or flower of the genus Lobelia
lunaria annua, satinpodSoutheastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration
maduixa, maduixerAny of various low perennial herbs with many runners and bearing white flowers followed by edible fruits having many small achenes scattered on the surface of an enlarged red pulpy berry
malcoratge, melcoratge, mercurialEurafrican annual naturalized in America as a weed
mandràgoraA plant of southern Europe and North Africa having purple flowers, yellow fruits and a forked root formerly thought to have magical powers
marantaAny of numerous herbs of the genus Maranta having tuberous starchy roots and large sheathing leaves
mentaAny north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers
miositis, myosotis, nomeolvidessmall perennial herb having bright blue or white flowers
miterwort, mitrewortAny of various rhizomatous perennial herbs of the genus Mitella having a capsule resembling a bishop's miter
nemophilaAny plant of the genus Nemophila
nierembergiaAny of various plants of the genus Nierembergia having upturned bell-shaped flowers
onagraAny of several plants of the family Onagraceae
oracheAny of various herbaceous plants of the genus Atriplex that thrive in deserts and salt marshes
oxalisAny plant or flower of the genus Oxalis
pastanagaperennial plant widely cultivated as an annual in many varieties for its long conical orange edible roots
peperomiaAny of various plants of the genus Peperomia
physostegiaAny of various plants of the genus Physostegia having sessile linear to oblong leaves and showy white or rose or lavender flowers
pica-picaA stinging herb of tropical America
pipsissewaAny of several plants of the genus Chimaphila
planta carnívoraplants adapted to attract and capture and digest primarily insects but also other small animals
planta lleguminosaAn erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae
planta umbel·lífera, umbel·líferaAny of numerous aromatic herbs of the family Umbelliferae
podofil, Podophyllum peltatumNorth American herb with poisonous root stock and edible though insipid fruit
polemoniumAny plant of the genus Polemonium
pota de cavall, Tussilago farfaraperennial herb with large rounded leaves resembling a colt's foot and yellow flowers appearing before the leaves do
poterium sanguisorbaEuropean garden herb with purple-tinged flowers and leaves that are sometimes used for salads
primavera, prímulaAny of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
pyrolaAny of several evergreen perennials of the genus Pyrola
ranuncleAny of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
rave japonesA Japanese plant of the family Cruciferae with a thick green root
resedaAny plant of the genus Reseda
romaní, romer, rosmarinus officinalis, Rosmarinus officinalisWidely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
ruda, Ruta graveolensEuropean strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves
ruibarbreplants having long green or reddish acidic leafstalks growing in basal clumps
sajolidaAny of several aromatic herbs or subshrubs of the genus Satureja having spikes of flowers attractive to bees
salpiglossisAny plant of the genus Salpiglossis
salsifí, Tragopogon porrifoliusMediterranean biennial herb with long-stemmed heads of purple ray flowers and milky sap and long edible root
salvia, sàlviaAny of various plants of the genus Salvia
sanguinària del canadàperennial woodland native of North America having a red root and red sap and bearing a solitary lobed leaf and white flower in early spring and having acrid emetic properties
sawwortEuropean perennial whose serrate leaves yield a yellow dye
sedumAny of various plants of the genus Sedum
spiderwortAny plant of the family Commelinaceae
stapeliaAny of various plants of the genus Stapelia having succulent leafless toothed stems resembling cacti and large foul-smelling (often star-shaped) flowers
steviaAny plant of the genus Stevia or the closely related genus Piqueria having glutinous foliage and white or purplish flowers
tabacaromatic annual or perennial herbs and shrubs
tanacetum partheniumbushy aromatic European perennial herb having clusters of buttonlike white-rayed flower heads
tomaquera, tomàquetNative to South America
trepadellaEurasian perennial herb having pale pink flowers and curved pods
trèvolA plant of the genus Trifolium
vernoniaAny of various plants of the genus Vernonia of tropical and warm regions / regions of especially North America that take their name from their loose heads of purple to rose flowers that quickly take on a rusty hue
violaAny of the numerous plants of the genus Viola
waterleafAny of several plants of the genus Hydrophyllum
xiriviaA strong-scented plant cultivated for its edible root
Generalplanta vasculargreen plant having a vascular system
Anglèsherb, herbaceous plant
Espanyolherbácea, hierba, planta herbácea
Català > herba: 5 sentits > nom 2, plant
SentitNarrow-leaved green herbage.
EspecíficCynodon dactylonTrailing grass native to Europe now cosmopolitan in warm regions
bent grassgrass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens
blue grassAny of various grasses of the genus Poa
bluestemtall grass with smooth bluish leaf sheaths grown for hay in the United States
cerealgrass whose starchy grains are used as food
cortaderia selloanatall perennial grass of pampas of South America having silvery plumes and growing in large dense clumps
crabgrassgrasses with creeping stems that root freely
dactylis glomerata, Dactylis glomerataWidely grown stout Old World hay and pasture grass
dallisgrass, paspalumtall tufted perennial tropical American grass naturalized as pasture and forage grass in southern United States
knotgrasslow-growing weedy grass with spikelets along the leaf stems
lolium, margallAny of several annual or perennial Eurasian grasses
munja, munjtough / tough Asiatic grass whose culms are used for ropes and baskets
nimblewillSlender branching American grass of some value for grazing in central United States
phalaris canariensisCanary Islands grass
sandbur, sandspurgrass of the eastern United States and tropical America having spikelets enclosed in prickly burs
zoysiaAny of several creeping grasses of the genus Zoysia
Generalgramíniacosmopolitan herbaceous or woody plants with hollow jointed stems and long narrow leaves
Anglèsgrass
Espanyolcésped, grama, hierba, pasto
Adjectiusherbósabounding in grass
Català > herba: 5 sentits > nom 3, food
Sentitaromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities.
Sinònimherbes
Específicalfàbega, alfàbregaleaves of the common basil
anet, fonoll pudentaromatic threadlike foliage of the dill plant used as seasoning
angèlicaaromatic stems or leaves or roots of Angelica Archangelica
borratjaAn herb whose leaves are used to flavor sauces and punches
caramuixa, cebollícylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored seasoning
celiandre, coriandreParsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish
cerfullFresh ferny parsley-like leaves used as a garnish with chicken and veal and omelets and green salads and spinach
comíleaves used sparingly in soups and stews
consolda majorleaves make a popular tisane
estragóFresh leaves (or leaves preserved in vinegar) used as seasoning
farigolaleaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables
fines herbesA mixture of finely chopped fresh herbs
fonollleaves used for seasoning
fulla de llorer, llorerdried leaf of the bay laurel
hisopbitter leaves used sparingly in salads
julivertaromatic herb with flat or crinkly leaves that are cut finely and used to garnish food
levísticstalks eaten like celery or candied like angelica
majorana, marduix, moraduix, orengapungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets
romaníExtremely pungent leaves used fresh or dried as seasoning for especially meats
rudaleaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution
saborija, sajolidaEither of two aromatic herbs of the mint family
sàlviaaromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game / game etc
tedried leaves of the tea shrub
GeneralcondimentSomething added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
Anglèsherb
Espanyolhierba, hierbas, yerba, yerbas
Català > herba: 5 sentits > nom 4, artifact
SentitThe most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect.
Sinònimscànem, cannabis, cànnabis, haixís, maria, marihuana, xocolata
Part decànem, cannabisAny plant of the genus Cannabis
Específicfum, sensstreet names for marijuana
Generaldroga tovaA drug of abuse that is considered relatively mild and not likely to cause addiction
Substància dekiki, peta, porret, porro, spliffmarijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
Anglèscannabis, marijuana, marihuana, ganja
Espanyolcáñamo, cannabis, chocolate, grifa, hierba, maría, mariguana, marihuana, marijuana, yerba
Català > herba: 5 sentits > nom 5, plant
SentitA strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared.
Sinònimsmaria, marihuana
Generalcànem, cannabisAny plant of the genus Cannabis
Anglèsmarijuana, marihuana, ganja, Cannabis sativa
Espanyolcáñamo, hierba, maría, mariguana, marihuana

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