noun🔗ShareA perfumed ointment, extracted from the plant Nardostachys jatamansi that belongs to the Valerian family and grows in the Himalayas."The ancient Egyptian queen used spikenard in her perfumes. "plantsubstancemedicinenaturechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe plant Nardostachys jatamansi (syn. Nardostachys grandiflora)."The gardener carefully cultivated the rare spikenard in a protected corner of the botanical garden. "plantbiologynaturemedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLavandula stoechas, another species used in antiquity to produce an aromatic oil."Ancient Egyptians used spikenard to create fragrant oils for religious ceremonies. "plantsubstancematerialmedicinenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny plant of the genus Aralia of the Araliaceae family."My grandmother grows spikenard in her garden because she likes the look of the plant and believes it has medicinal properties. "plantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFalse spikenard (Maianthemum racemosum, syn. Smilacina racemosa)"While hiking in the woods, we noticed a patch of spikenard growing among the ferns, its delicate white flowers a welcome sight. "plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePloughman's spikenard (Inula conyza, now Pentanema conyzae)."While hiking in the meadow, we noticed the tall, unassuming spikenard growing alongside the path, its leaves slightly rough to the touch. "plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWild spikenard (Asarum europaeum)."The botanist studied the spikenard growing in the school's garden. "plantvegetablenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
