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Etymology edit

snake +‎ weed: in some cases (e.g. bistort) because of the twisted roots.

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snakeweed (usually uncountable, plural snakeweeds)

  1. Any of various not closely related plants reputed to cure snakebite.
  2. Any of genus Gutierrezia of poisonous American plants; matchweed.
  3. Bistorta officinalis (common bistort).

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