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Centaurea Cineraria

Definition: Centaurea cineraria, also known as dusty miller, is a perennial plant species native to the Mediterranean region. It is widely cultivated for its attractive silver-gray foliage.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: Centaurea cineraria
• Adjective: centaurean, cinerarian

Senses:

1. Plant species: A perennial plant with silver-gray foliage, often cultivated for its ornamental beauty.

Usages:

1. Popular usage: Centaurea cineraria is a popular choice for garden borders and container planting due to its unique silver-gray foliage.
2. Local usage: In the local area, centaurea cineraria is used in traditional herbal medicine for its reputed medicinal properties.

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Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. I planted some Centaurea cineraria in my garden to add visual interest.
2. The Centaurea cineraria is commonly used as an ornamental plant.

Adjective:

1. The centaurean leaves of the Centaurea cineraria give it a distinct appearance.
2. She was fascinated by the cinerarian foliage of the Centaurea cineraria.