Hydrastis Canadensis (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial herb of northeastern United States having a thick knotted yellow rootstock and large rounded leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Hydrastis canadensis is a perennial herb native to the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada.
- The hydrastis canadensis plant is also known as goldenseal due to the yellow color of its rootstock.
- In traditional medicine, hydrastis canadensis has been used for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Hydrastis canadensis is a protected plant in some areas due to over-harvesting for its medicinal properties.
- The hydrastis canadensis plant grows in rich, moist soil and prefers partial shade, making it a common sight in woodland areas.