Definitions for: Pilewort

[n] perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used as a poultice to relieve piles

Webster (1913) Definition: Pile"wort`, n. (Bot.)
A plant (Ranunculus Ficaria of Linn[ae]us) whose tuberous
roots have been used in poultices as a specific for the
piles. --Forsyth.

Synonyms: lesser celandine, Ranunculus ficaria

See Also: flower, genus Ranunculus, Ranunculus

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