Synonyms of rheumatism weed

Noun


1. Indian hemp, rheumatism weed, Apocynum cannabinum, dogbane

usage: Canadian dogbane yielding a tough fiber used as cordage by Native Americans; used in folk medicine for pain or inflammation in joints

2. common dogbane, spreading dogbane, rheumatism weed, Apocynum androsaemifolium, dogbane

usage: North American perennial having pinkish flowers in loose cymes; used in folk medicine for pain or inflammation in joints

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