Definition of "lungwort" [lung•wort]

• Any of various plants of the genus Mertensia, such as the Virginia cowslip, having drooping clusters of tubular, usually blue flowers. (noun)
• Any of several European plants of the genus Pulmonaria, having long-stalked leaves and coiled clusters of blue or purple flowers and formerly used in treating respiratory disorders. (noun)

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• "Pulmonaria, or sometimes called lungwort, is one of my all-time favorite perennials for the shade or morning sun, because you get vibrant blooms in the spring, thenyou enjoy the interesting spotted foliage the rest [...] 1 Comment"
• "Pulmonaria, or sometimes called lungwort, is one of my all-time favorite perennials for the shade or morning sun, because you get vibrant blooms in the spring, thenyou enjoy the interesting spotted foliage the rest of the summer."
• "_ Red beet; name of some other plants, such as lungwort and sorrel. ""