horse gentian

/hɔrs ˌdʒɛntʃən/
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Definitions of horse gentian
  1. noun
    coarse weedy American perennial herb with large usually perfoliate leaves and purple or dull red flowers
    synonyms: Triostium perfoliatum, feverroot, tinker's root, wild coffee
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    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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