Puccoon (Noun)
Meaning 1
Perennial woodland native of North America having a red root and red sap and bearing a solitary lobed leaf and white flower in early spring and having acrid emetic properties; rootstock used as a stimulant and expectorant.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Perennial plant of eastern North America having hairy foliage yielding a red or yellow pigment.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The discovery of the puccoon plant led to the development of a vibrant red dye for the local textile industry.
- Puccoon is a low-growing perennial plant that thrives in well-draining soil and partial shade.
- To create a natural yellow pigment, the herbalist boiled the leaves and stems of the puccoon plant in water.
- In the early days of the American colonies, puccoon was highly valued for its rich red and yellow colors derived from its leaves.
- During the Native American festival, the dancers wore intricate headdresses that incorporated puccoon-dyed feathers in shades of crimson and golden yellow.