Množina: fumitories

ETYM Old Eng. fumetere, French fumeterre, prop., smoke of the ground, from Latin fumus smoke + terra earth. Related to Fume, and Terrace.
Delicate European herb with grayish leaves and spikes of purplish flowers; formerly used medicinally; SYN. fumewort, fumeroot, Fumaria officinalis.
Any plant of the genus Fumeria, family Fumariaceae, native to Europe and Asia. The common fumitory F. officinalis grows to 50 cm/20 in tall, and produces pink flowers tipped with blackish red; it has been used in medicine for stomach and liver complaints.