snakeweed
Meaning
Noun
- Any of various unrelated plants reputed to cure snakebite.
- A poisonous American plant of the genus Gutierrezia (genus).
Related
Similar words
- matchweed
Origin
- snake + weed: in some cases (e.g. bistort) because of the twisted roots.
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