snakeroot
IPA: snˈeɪkrˈut
noun
- Any member of the genus Ageratina of perennials and rounded shrubs from the sunflower family, growing mainly in the warmer regions of the Americas.
- Any of various plants of other genera, including Eupatorium, Asarum canadense (Canadian snakeroot), Aristolochia serpentaria (Virginia snakeroot), Eryngium cuneifolium, Plantago major, Polygala senega (Seneca snakeroot), and Rauvolfia serpentina (Indian snakeroot).
- Bistorta officinalis (common bistort)
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Examples of "snakeroot" in Sentences
- The herbalist recommended using snakeroot to treat the patient's inflammation
- Snakeroot can be found growing in wooded areas and forests
- The tea made from snakeroot has a bitter taste but is known for its medicinal properties
- Native American tribes used snakeroot in traditional medicine practices
- Be cautious when handling snakeroot, as some species can be poisonous if ingested
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