spigelia anthelmia

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spigelia anthelmia - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Pinkroot \Pink"root`\, n.
     1. (Med.) The root of Spigelia Marilandica, used as a
        powerful vermifuge; also, that of Spigelia Anthelmia.
        See definition 2 (below).
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. (Bot.)
        (a) A perennial North American herb (Spigelia  Marilandica
            ), sometimes cultivated for its showy red
            blossoms. Called also Carolina pink, Maryland  pinkroot
            , and worm grass.
        (b) An annual South American and West Indian plant
            (Spigelia Anthelmia).
            [1913 Webster]