n.
The bloodroot.
[New Latin Sanguinaria, genus name, from Latin (herba) sanguināriā, a plant that stanches blood, feminine of sanguinārius, sanguinary. See sanguinary.]
sanguinaria
Dictionary:
san·gui·nar·i·a (săng'gwə-nâr'ē-ə) 
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n.
The bloodroot.
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(sang′gwiner′ēə)
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bloodroot
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bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis contains an isoquinoline alkaloid thought to be useful in reducing plaque and gingivitis. Although it has been marketed, test results have been equivocal, and untoward side effects have been reported. It can be highly toxic if swallowed.
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1 species: bloodroot
Synonym: genus Sanguinaria
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