stenanthium

[Pref. sten-, and Gr. anthos =a flower.] Bot.: A genus of Veratrese, closely akin to Veratrum. Segments of the perianth united at the base, and adhering to the ovary. Stenanthium frigidum , called in Mexico Savoeja, has a rod-like stem.gra y leaves, and a long terminal panicle of flowers. It is poisonous, stupefying animals which eat it. stěn-as-tër, s. [Pref. sten-, and Gr. aster a star (q.v.).] Zool .: A synonym of Urasterella (q. v.).