herba de Sant Roc

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Etymology[edit]

Literally, herb of Saint Roch, from its historical use against plague-related maladies such as dysentery.

Noun[edit]

herba de Sant Roc f (plural herbes de Sant Roc)

  1. common fleabane (Pulicaria dysenterica)
    Synonyms: herba disentèrica, rebentadalla, àrnica