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Rattlesnake Root

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Noun

1. prenanthes purpurea, rattlesnake root

herb of central and southern Europe having purple florets

2. rattlesnake root

a plant of the genus Nabalus

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Rattlesnake Root

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1. 
any of a number of perennial plants (genus Prenanthes) of the composite family, with small, cylindrical, drooping heads and intensely bitter roots, formerly considered a cure for snakebite
2. 
any of various other plants formerly considered such a cure

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Rattlesnake Root

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n.
Any of various plants of the genus Prenanthes of the composite family, having bitter-tasting tuberous roots and clusters of white to purple usually nodding flower heads.

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