What is another word for bogbean?
Pronunciation: [bˈɒɡbiːn] (IPA) 
Bogbean, also known as marsh trefoil, is a perennial herb that grows in wet soils. Its scientific name is Menyanthes trifoliata. There are several synonyms for the word bogbean including buckbean, marsh clover, water shamrock, and marsh bean. Buckbean, as the name suggests, was traditionally used to treat male impotence. Marsh clover is so called for its trefoil-shaped leaves and growth in marshy habitats. Water shamrock is another name for bogbean, as it appears similar to the Irish shamrock. Marsh bean refers to the herb's growth in damp soils. All of these names can be used interchangeably to refer to bogbean.
