snakeroot

noun

1. a plant of the genus Sanicula having palmately compound leaves and unisexual flowers in panicled umbels followed by bristly fruit; reputed to have healing powers

Similar word(s): sanicle

Definition categories: plant, herb

2. any of various North American plants of the genus Liatris having racemes or panicles of small discoid flower heads

Similar word(s): gayfeather

Definition categories: plant, wildflower