Associations to the word «Bloodroot»

Pictures for the word «Bloodroot»

Wiktionary

BLOODROOT, noun. A North American plant, Sanguinaria canadensis, of the poppy family, which has a red root and sap and a single white flower in early spring.

Dictionary definition

BLOODROOT, noun. Perennial woodland native of North America having a red root and red sap and bearing a solitary lobed leaf and white flower in early spring and having acrid emetic properties; rootstock used as a stimulant and expectorant.

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