culver's root

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Noun culver's root has 1 sense

Culver's root, Culvers root, Culver's physic, Culvers physic, whorlywort, Veronicastrum virginicum - a tall perennial herb having spikes of small white or purple flowers; common in eastern North America
--₁ is a kind of asterid dicot genus
--₁ is a member of
Scrophulariaceae, family Scrophulariaceae, figwort family, foxglove family

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Culver's Root

Definition:

Culver's Root is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, known for its tall, spiky white flowers and medicinal properties.

Senses:

Sense 1

(Noun) - A flowering plant of the genus Veronicastrum, typically found in wet prairies and meadows.

Example sentence: The culver's root is a beautiful addition to any garden due to its elegant white flower spikes.

Sense 2

(Noun) - The dried rhizome and roots of the culver's root plant, traditionally used in herbal medicine.

Example sentence: Culver's root has been used for centuries in Native American medicine as a natural remedy for digestive issues.

Sense 3

(Adjective) - Referring to something that is popular within a specific local community.

Example sentence: The annual culver's root festival is a beloved local event, attracting visitors from nearby towns.