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tetterwort

/ˈtɛt.ə.wɜːt/

Traducción: Planta perenne de bosque originaria de América del Norte, caracterizada por su raíz y savia rojas, una sola hoja lobulada y una flor blanca a principios de primavera. Tiene propiedades eméticas acremente irritantes, y su rizoma se usa como estimulante y expectorante.

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/ˈtɛt.ə.wɜːt/formalscientific
  • esPlanta perenne de bosque originaria de América del Norte, caracterizada por su raíz y savia rojas, una sola hoja lobulada y una flor blanca a principios de primavera. Tiene propiedades eméticas acremente irritantes, y su rizoma se usa como estimulante y expectorante.

A perennial woodland plant native to North America, characterized by a red root and red sap, a solitary lobed leaf, and a white flower in early spring. It has acrid emetic properties, and its rootstock is used as a stimulant and expectorant.

  1. C2formalamericanscientific

    A perennial woodland plant native to North America, with a red root and red sap, a solitary lobed leaf, and a white flower in early spring; its rootstock is used as a stimulant and expectorant.

    esSanguinaria canadiense

    • The tetterwort is known for its distinctive red sap and early spring bloom.
    • Herbalists have historically used tetterwort rootstock as a stimulant.
    • The plant's acrid properties make it useful in traditional medicine.

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