n. [ Cf. F. raiponce, Sp. ruiponce, reponche, L. raperonzo, NL. rapuntium, fr. L. rapum, rapa, a turnip, rape. Cf. Rape a plant. ] (Bot.) A plant (Campanula Rapunculus) of the Bellflower family, with a tuberous esculent root; -- also called
☞ The name is sometimes given to plants of the genus
n. [ Prob. fr. L. campus field. ] (Bot.) A plant of the Pink family (Cucubalus bacciferus), bearing berries regarded as poisonous. [ 1913 Webster ]
Bladder campion,
Rose campion,
n. [ Prob. fr. L. campus field. ] (Bot.) A plant of the Pink family (Cucubalus bacciferus), bearing berries regarded as poisonous. [ 1913 Webster ]
Bladder campion,
Rose campion,