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English
Etymology
From snake + weed: in some cases (e.g. bistort) because of the twisted roots.
Noun
snakeweed (usually uncountable, plural snakeweeds)
- Any of various not closely related plants reputed to cure snakebite.
- Any of genus Gutierrezia of poisonous American plants; matchweed.
- Bistorta officinalis (common bistort).
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