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goldenseal

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gold·en·seal  (gldn-sl)
n.
A woodland plant (Hydrastis canadensis) of eastern North America, having small greenish-white flowers and a yellow root used in herbal medicine. Also called orangeroot.
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Noun1.goldensealgoldenseal - perennial herb of northeastern United States having a thick knotted yellow rootstock and large rounded leaves
golden seal, Hydrastis Canadensis, turmeric root, yellow root
genus Hydrastis, Hydrastis - small genus of perennial herbs having rhizomes and palmate leaves and small solitary flowers; of northeastern United States and Japan
herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests


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