BARTSIA Definition & Meaning

bartsia

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any of several species of semiparasitic scrophulariaceous plants, including red bartsia ( Odontites verna ), a pink-flowered weed of cornfields

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Origin of bartsia¹

C18: New Latin, named after Johann Bartsch (died 1738), German botanist

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A decade on, 62 species of bee have been recorded on the Knepp estate in West Sussex, including rare species such as the red bartsia bee, which feeds on the wild flower after which it is named.

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“Oh, let him have it, Bartsia,” said the other.

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For the first time since he had attacked Bartsia he began to feel uncertain and troubled.

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“I’m afraid you can’t go out for the moment, sir,” said Bartsia.

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He pushed Bartsia to one side and hopped into the ditch.

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