| Rampion | n. [ Cf. F. raiponce, Sp. ruiponce, reponche, L. raperonzo, NL. rapuntium, fr. L. rapum, rapa, a turnip, rape. Cf. Rape a plant. ] (Bot.) A plant (Campanula Rapunculus) of the Bellflower family, with a tuberous esculent root; -- also called ramps. [ 1913 Webster ] ☞ The name is sometimes given to plants of the genus Phyteuma, herbs of the Bellflower family, and to the American evening primrose (Œnothera biennis), which has run wild in some parts of Europe. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Campion | n. [ Prob. fr. L. campus field. ] (Bot.) A plant of the Pink family (Cucubalus bacciferus), bearing berries regarded as poisonous. [ 1913 Webster ]
Bladder campion, a plant of the Pink family (Cucubalus Behen or Silene inflata), having a much inflated calyx. See Behen. --
Rose campion, a garden plant (Lychnis coronaria) with handsome crimson flowers. [ 1913 Webster ]
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