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worm grass

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).