snakeroot | ||
1. | [ noun ] (botany) a plant of the genus Sanicula having palmately compound leaves and unisexual flowers in panicled umbels followed by bristly fruit; reputed to have healing powers | |
Synonyms: | sanicle | |
Related terms: | herb purple_sanicle footsteps-of-spring European_sanicle Sanicula | |
2. | [ noun ] (botany) any of various North American plants of the genus Liatris having racemes or panicles of small discoid flower heads | |
Synonyms: | button_snakeroot gayfeather gay-feather blazing_star | |
Related terms: | wildflower dense_blazing_star dotted_gayfeather Liatris | |
Similar spelling: |
sneaker snooker snicker snacker Snake_River |