sea squill (Meaning)
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sea squill (n)
having dense spikes of small white flowers and yielding a bulb with medicinal properties
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having dense spikes of small white flowers and yielding a bulb with medicinal properties
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Sea squill, scientifically known as Urginea maritima, is a bulbous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region.
The distinctive bulb of sea squill contains cardioactive glycosides, rendering it toxic but also medically valuable.
Traditionally, sea squill was used as a heart medication to increase the strength and rate of contractions.
However, due to its high toxicity, sea squill is no longer commonly used in modern medicine.
