whitlow grass

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English

Etymology

Supposed to cure whitlow, a nail infection.

Noun

whitlow grass (plural whitlow grasses)

  1. Any of species of the genus Draba of cruciferous plants.
  2. Saxifraga tridactylites
    Synonyms: rue-leaved saxifrage, nailwort
  3. Paronychia spp.
    Synonyms: chickweed, nailwort, whitlowwort

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