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Prenanthes serpentaria

DEFINITIONS OF: Prenanthes serpentaria

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n common perennial herb widely distributed in the southern and eastern United States having drooping clusters of pinkish flowers and thick basal leaves suggesting a lion's foot in shape; sometimes placed in genus Prenanthes

Synonyms:
Nabalus serpentarius, gall of the earth, lion's foot
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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