bloodwort

bloodwort

(ˈblʌdˌwɜːt)

n

a name given to a number of plants which have red leaves or roots, or which are popularly considered either to draw blood or to reduce bleeding

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blood•wort

(ˈblʌdˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt)

n.

any of various plants having red roots, markings, or juices, as the redroot or bloodroot.

[1200–50]

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bloodwort - any of various plants of the family Haemodoraceae; roots contain a deep red coloring matter herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests bloodwort family, family Haemodoraceae, Haemodoraceae - some genera placed in family Liliaceae

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