Hydrastis
[hahy-dras-tis] /haɪˈdræs tɪs/
noun
1.
(def 2).
/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
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