bloodwort

noun8

1. •
   Any of various plants with red roots or leaves.
2. •
   Species Sanguinaria canadensis (bloodroot).
3. •
   Species Rumex sanguineus (bloody dock, wood dock, bloody-veined dock).
4. •
   Family Haemodoraceae, flowering plants some of whose roots contain a red dye.
5. •
   Any of various plants used or formerly used to staunch bleeding.
6. •
   Sanguinary, common yarrow, Achillea millefolium.

   • Bloodwort is bitter, aromatic, stimulant, and tonic. It is useful in arresting bleeding. — 1993
7. •
   Various species in the genus Sanguisorba, burnet.
8. •
   Capsella bursa-pastoris, shepherd's purse.