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inula

/ˈɪnjʊlə/
in · u · la
Plural:inulas
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• noun

1

Any plant of the genus Inula, comprising various herbaceous perennials native to Eurasia and Africa in the daisy family, frequently characterized by yellow flower heads.

Example

"The gardener planted inulas along the back border to provide a burst of bright yellow color in the late summer."

2

The dried rhizome and roots of the elecampane plant (Inula helenium), formerly used in herbal medicine as an expectorant and digestive tonic.

Example

"Historically, herbalists prepared syrups using inula to soothe respiratory ailments and severe coughs."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Latin 'inula', meaning the elecampane plant, a word of ancient and likely Mediterranean or pre-Indo-European origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inula. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inula
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