marsh trefoil

noun

1. buck bean.

Word History and Origins

Origin of marsh trefoil¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

Infusum menyanthis, L. From the herb or root of buckbean or marsh trefoil (Menyanthes trifoliata).

From Project Gutenberg

In the more damp and marshy places the bottom is covered with marsh trefoil, carex, smooth equisetum, and rush.

From Project Gutenberg