noun Date: 1694 a birthwort ( Aristolochia serpentaria ) of the eastern United States with oblong leaves usually cordate at the base and pointed at the tip and a solitary basal brownish-purple flower
VIRGINIA SNAKEROOT
Meaning of VIRGINIA SNAKEROOT in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012