What is "pinkroot"

Pinkroot \Pink"root`\, n.

1. (Med.) The root of Spigelia Marilandica, used as a powerful vermifuge; also, that of Spigelia Anthelmia. See definition 2 (below).

2. (Bot.)

   1. A perennial North American herb ( Spigelia Marilandica), sometimes cultivated for its showy red blossoms. Called also Carolina pink, Maryland pinkroot, and worm grass.

   2. An annual South American and West Indian plant ( Spigelia Anthelmia).

n. 1 A perennial North American herb ((taxlink Spigelia marilandica species noshow=1)), sometimes cultivated for its showy red blossoms. 2 An annual South American and West Indian plant ((taxlink Spigelia anthelmia species noshow=1)). 3 The root of ''Spigelia marilandica'' or ''Spigelia anthelmia'', used as a powerful vermifuge.

n. a fungal disease of onions