bloodwort

• Sustantivo que designa diversas plantas de la familia Haemodoraceae, cuyas raíces contienen una sustancia de color rojo intenso.

A noun referring to any of various plants of the family Haemodoraceae, whose roots contain a deep red coloring matter.

1. Red-rooted plantC2formal

   Any of various plants, especially from the Haemodoraceae family, whose roots contain a deep red pigment.

   Hierba de sangre

   • The bloodwort's roots were traditionally used as a natural dye.
   • Bloodwort is native to certain regions of Australia and South Africa.
   • The deep red color of the bloodwort root is quite striking.

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