Ague Root (Noun)
Meaning
Colicroot having a scurfy or granuliferous perianth and white flowers; southeastern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The ague root is native to the southeastern United States and is often recognized by its white flowers.
- In the Southeast, the ague root is often confused with the southern colicroot due to similar growing conditions.
- Despite its toxicity, the ague root was historically used in medical treatments by inhabitants of the southeastern United States.
- Native Americans of the Southeast made use of the ague root for traditional medicinal purposes.
- The granuliferous perianth that covers the ague root gives it a scurfy appearance, but is a distinctive characteristic of the plant.