hydrastis

[ hahy-dras-tis ]

noun

1. goldenseal ( def 2 ).

hydrastis

/ haɪˈdræstɪs /

noun

1. any ranunculaceous plant of the genus Hydrastis, of Japan and E North America, such as goldenseal, having showy foliage and ornamental red fruits

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrastis¹

< New Latin (Linnaeus), the genus name < Greek hydr- hydr- ¹ + New Latin -astis < ?

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrastis¹

C18: New Latin, from Greek hydro- + -astis, of unknown origin