woodruff
noun
wood·ruff
ˈwu̇d-(ˌ)rəf 
1
: any of a genus (Asperula) of Old World herbs of the madder family
2
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Underrated Low-growing Groundcovers Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a low-growing perennial that sports small and delicate flowers in the spring and starburst foliage throughout the summer, says Cording.
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Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
20 May 2026
As mentioned before, the annual Distiller’s Cut stands out for the use of an extra 48th botanical—previous years have included capers, maple syrup, and woodruff.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
This one kisses fluffy woodruff marshmallows, melting and charring them into one last moment of camp scout delight.
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Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
The 30-seat dining room offers dishes like king crab with pork cheeks and caramelized Belle de Boskoop apple with milk and woodruff, and the 15 sunlit guest rooms have locally handmade beds and glass sculptures by Ellen Ehk and Markus Åkesson.
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New York Times,
28 Feb. 2024
Sweet woodruff spreads slowly, to form an easy-care groundcover.
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Dennis Peck,
oregonlive,
14 Aug. 2022
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Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
20 May 2026
As mentioned before, the annual Distiller’s Cut stands out for the use of an extra 48th botanical—previous years have included capers, maple syrup, and woodruff.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
This one kisses fluffy woodruff marshmallows, melting and charring them into one last moment of camp scout delight.
—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
The 30-seat dining room offers dishes like king crab with pork cheeks and caramelized Belle de Boskoop apple with milk and woodruff, and the 15 sunlit guest rooms have locally handmade beds and glass sculptures by Ellen Ehk and Markus Åkesson.
—
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2024
Sweet woodruff spreads slowly, to form an easy-care groundcover.
—
Dennis Peck,
oregonlive,
14 Aug. 2022
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“Woodruff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodruff. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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