Seneca snakeroot

noun

1. snakeroot1

Word History and Origins

Origin of Seneca snakeroot¹

An Americanism dating back to 1755–65

Example Sentences

To illustrate: Seneca Snakeroot — habitat and range — rocky woods and hillsides are its favorite haunts.

From Project Gutenberg

Seneca Snakeroot belongs to the milkwort family (Polygalaceae).

From Project Gutenberg

Seneca Snakeroot is often much adulterated with the roots of other species of Polygala and of other plants.

From Project Gutenberg