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Sanguinaria

Sanguinaria

9.9
A plant called bloodroot with white flowers and red sap used in traditional medicine
  • noun
  • /sæŋɡwɪˈnɛəriə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Sanguinaria
  • The medicinal properties of Sanguinaria have been studied for their potential applications in herbal remedies.

Examples

  • The Sanguinaria plant blooms in early spring.

  • Botanists collected samples of Sanguinaria from the woodland to examine its unique red sap.

  • Traditional uses of Sanguinaria include treatment for respiratory issues and topical applications.

  • I found a Sanguinaria growing near the river.

  • Bloodroot, or sanguinaria, is often found in shaded areas of forests.

  • Traditionally, Native Americans used sanguinaria for its medicinal properties.

  • The red sap from sanguinaria was historically used as a dye in textile production.

Synonyms

genus Sanguinaria
vsSanguinaria
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants that has only one species called bloodroot

has identical meaning but appears as a shorter name form

Compounds

genus Sanguinaria
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants that has only one species called bloodroot

Sanguinaria canadensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A woodland plant with a red root, a single lobed leaf, and a white spring flower

Surface Forms

Sanguinaria singular
Sanguinarias plural

Etymology

Sanguinaria comes from the Latin root sanguis meaning 'blood'. The plant has a red sap and is often called bloodroot, so its name points to that blood-like juice.