snakeweed
nounEtymology From snake + weed: in some cases (e.g. bistort) because of the twisted roots.
1
Usually Any of various not closely related plants reputed to cure snakebite.
2
Usually Any of genus Gutierrezia of poisonous American plants; matchweed.
3
Usually Bistorta officinalis (common bistort).
- Synonyms
- matchweed
- Derived terms
- blue snakeweed, Cayenne snakeweed, dark blue snakeweed, dark-blue snakeweed