pleurisy root
pleurisy root · pleurisy roots
The large tuberous root of the butterfly milkweed, used as a remedy for pleurisy and…The large tuberous root of the butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), used as a remedy for pleurisy and other diseases.
Meaning
2 sensesThe large tuberous root of the butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), used as a remedy for pleurisy and other diseases.
The plant itself, which has deep orange-coloured flowers
More definitions
- erect perennial of eastern and southern United States having showy orange flowers
Forms
plural: pleurisy roots| Singular | pleurisy root |
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regular
Synonyms
9 synonymsbutterfly milkweedbutterfly weedwindroot
Close in meaning
- erect perennial of eastern and southern United States having showy orange flowers:butterfly weedorange milkweedchigger flowerchiggerflowertuber rootIndian paintbrushAsclepias tuberosa