Feverroot (Noun)
Meaning
Coarse weedy American perennial herb with large usually perfoliate leaves and purple or dull red flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Native to central and eastern North America, the feverroot plant has been used for centuries in herbal medicine.
- Feverroot can be identified by its large leaves and distinctive purple flowers that grow in clusters.
- While some people consider it an attractive plant, others view feverroot as an annoying weed that sprouts up in unexpected places.
- Feverroot prefers to grow in damp environments and is often found along rivers, streams, and lakes.
- Early colonists and Native American tribes used various parts of the feverroot plant for their supposed medicinal properties.