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Definition: Spigelia Anthelmia
Pinkroot
\Pink"root`\, n.
1. (Med.) The root of
Spigelia Marilandica, used as a
powerful vermifuge; also, that of
Spigelia Anthelmia.
See definition 2 (below).
[1913 Webster]
2. (Bot.)
(a) A perennial North American herb (
Spigelia Marilandica
), sometimes cultivated for its showy red
blossoms. Called also
Carolina pink,
Maryland pinkroot
, and
worm grass.
(b) An annual South American and West Indian plant
(
Spigelia Anthelmia).
[1913 Webster]
Pinkroot
\Pink"root`\, n.
1. (Med.) The root of
Spigelia Marilandica, used as a
powerful vermifuge; also, that of
Spigelia Anthelmia.
See definition 2 (below).
[1913 Webster]
2. (Bot.)
(a) A perennial North American herb (
Spigelia Marilandica
), sometimes cultivated for its showy red
blossoms. Called also
Carolina pink,
Maryland pinkroot
, and
worm grass.
(b) An annual South American and West Indian plant
(
Spigelia Anthelmia).
[1913 Webster]