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Hydrastis

Hydrastis

9.9
A small plant that lives for many years with a thick underground root and white flowers used as a medicine
  • noun
  • /haɪˈdræstɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • Hydrastis is commonly known as goldenseal and valued for its medicinal properties.

Examples

  • In her garden, she cultivated several species, including Hydrastis.

  • The Hydrastis plant is often used in herbal medicine.

  • Researchers have studied the antimicrobial effects of Hydrastis extracts.

  • Did you know that Hydrastis is also known as goldenseal?

  • The bright yellow flowers of Hydrastis add a splash of color to the forest floor.

  • Hydrastis canadensis is one of the few herbs that grow well in shade.

  • Gardeners appreciate Hydrastis for its ability to thrive in shaded areas of their gardens.

Compounds

Hydrastis canadensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A woodland plant with a thick yellow root used in traditional medicine

Surface Forms

Hydrastis singular
Hydrastis plural

Etymology

Hydrastis comes from Greek and begins with hydr- meaning 'water', the same root you see in hydrogen and hydrant. A helpful way to remember the name is to think of its wet, sap-filled root called 'goldenseal' that was used as a medicine, so the name points to the plant's watery, medicinal root.