snakeroot

• Nom désignant diverses plantes, par exemple des genres Sanicula ou Liatris, auxquelles on attribuait historiquement des propriétés médicinales, notamment contre les morsures de serpents.

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

1. Sanicula plantC2formalscientific

   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.

   Sanicule

   • 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.

   Synonymessanicle

2. Liatris plantC2formalamericanscientific

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

   Liatris

   • 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.

   Synonymesblazing stargayfeather