Definition of Spigelia Marilandica. Meaning of Spigelia Marilandica. Synonyms of Spigelia Marilandica

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Definition of Spigelia Marilandica

Spigelia Marilandica
Pinkroot Pink"root`, n. 1. (Med.) The root of Spigelia Marilandica, used as a powerful vermifuge; also, that of S. Anthelmia. See definition 2 (below). 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).
Spigelia Marilandica
Pinkroot Pink"root`, n. 1. (Med.) The root of Spigelia Marilandica, used as a powerful vermifuge; also, that of S. Anthelmia. See definition 2 (below). 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).

Meaning of Spigelia Marilandica from wikipedia

- Spigelia marilandica, the Indian pink or woodland pinkroot, is a herbacious perennial wildflower in the Loganiaceae family native to inland areas of the...
- Gray) A. DC. Spigelia luciatlantica Fern. Casas Spigelia lundiana A. DC. Spigelia macrophylla (Pohl) DC. Spigelia marilandica L. Spigelia martiana Cham...
- family Campanulaceae Silene, a genus in the family Caryophyllaceae Spigelia marilandica, a perennial ornamental plant in the family Loganiaceae This page...
- botanist. The genus Spigelia (containing about 60 species) is named after him. Traditionally, the rhizome and roots of Spigelia marilandica were used as a...
- published an essay on the medicinal properties of the pinkroot (Spigelia marilandica). During the American War of Independence he sided with the British...