snakeroot

A noun referring to any of various plants, such as those of the genus Sanicula or Liatris, historically reputed to have healing properties.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das verschiedene Pflanzen bezeichnet, z. B. aus der Gattung Sanicula oder Liatris, denen historisch Heilkräfte zugeschrieben wurden.

1. Sanicula plant C2 formal scientific

   A plant from the genus Sanicula, characterized by palmately compound leaves and unisexual flowers arranged in panicled umbels, which produce bristly fruit. It has been traditionally believed to possess healing properties.

   • The herbalist used snakeroot in traditional remedies for wounds.
   • Sanicula, commonly known as snakeroot, grows in woodland areas.
   • The bristly fruit of the snakeroot plant is distinctive.

   🇩🇪Sanikel

   Synonyme: sanicle

2. Liatris plant C2 formal american scientific

   Any of several North American plants belonging to the genus Liatris, which feature racemes or panicles of small, discoid flower heads.

   • The prairie was dotted with purple snakeroot flowers in late summer.
   • Liatris snakeroot is a popular choice for native plant gardens.
   • The tall spikes of snakeroot attract many pollinators.

   🇩🇪Liatris

   Synonyme: blazing stargayfeather

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• snakeroot's possessive singular form