rupturewort

English

Etymology

rupture +‎ wort

Noun

rupturewort (plural ruptureworts)

1. A plant of the genus Herniaria, especially Herniaria glabra, formerly used in the treatment of hernia and for other medicinal purposes.
2. A West Indian plant (Alternanthera sessilis, syn. Alternanthera polygonoides), somewhat resembling burstwort.