noun
- plural of pinkroot; North American plants of the genus Spigelia, especially S. marilandica, having red tubular flowers and used historically as an anthelmintic
Usage: botanical; historical medicine
Examples
- The botanist identified several pinkroots growing in the woodland clearing.
- Native Americans traditionally used pinkroots to treat intestinal worms.
- The garden featured native wildflowers including pinkroots and wild bergamot.
- Pinkroots bloom in late spring with distinctive red tubular flowers.
- The herbalist studied the medicinal properties of various pinkroots.