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Definition of leopard's bane

leopard's bane

Plural:leopard's banes
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1

Any of various Old World herbaceous perennial plants of the genus Doronicum (family Asteraceae), cultivated in woodland and border gardens for their bright yellow, daisy-like flower heads blooming in spring.

Example

"The gardener planted clumps of leopard's bane beneath the deciduous trees to brighten the shaded border with yellow blooms in early spring."

2

A European perennial herb (Arnica montana) of the family Asteraceae, bearing aromatic, golden-yellow, daisy-like flower heads and traditionally used in herbal medicine to treat bruises and sprains.

Example

"In alpine meadows, the golden blossoms of leopard's bane have long been harvested for preparing topical herbal tinctures."

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• Nearby Words

leopard shark
leopard snake
leopard tortoise
leopard's bane
leopardess
leopardskin
leotard

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leopard's bane. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leopard's-bane
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