Dragonwort

Origin

dragon + wort

Full definition of dragonwort

Noun

1. A perennial herb of Europe and Asia, variously named Persicaria bistorta, syn. or , formerly used as an astringent.
2. A perennial herb of Greece and the Balkans, .

Synonyms

• (Persicaria bistorta) adderwort, bistort, Easter giant, patience dock, red legs, snakeweed, sweet dock