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mad-dog weed

DEFINITIONS OF: mad-dog weed

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n an American mint that yields a resinous exudate used especially formerly as an antispasmodic

Synonyms:
Scutellaria lateriflora, blue pimpernel, blue skullcap, mad-dog skullcap
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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