senega

• Sustantivo que designa la raíz seca de ciertas plantas del género Polygala, que contiene saponinas irritantes, o la propia planta perenne y arbustiva nativa del centro y sur de Estados Unidos, con flores blancas y centros verdes.

A noun referring to the dried root of certain plants of the genus Polygala, containing an irritating saponin, or to the perennial bushy herb native to central and southern United States with white flowers and green centers.

1. Dried root of Polygala plantsC1formalmedical

   The dried root of certain plants from the genus Polygala, which contains an irritating saponin and is used in traditional medicine as an expectorant.

   Raíz de senega

   • The herbalist prepared a tincture from senega to treat the patient's cough.
   • Senega root is known for its saponin content, which can cause irritation if not properly processed.
   • Historically, senega was used in remedies for respiratory ailments.

2. C1formalamericanscientific

   A perennial bushy herb native to central and southern United States, characterized by white flowers with green centers and often a purple crest, similar to Seneca snakeroot.

   Senega

   • The senega plant thrives in the prairies of the central United States.
   • Botanists identified the plant as senega due to its distinctive white flowers with purple crests.
   • Senega is often confused with other snakeroot species due to their similar appearance.