helonias
noun
he·lo·ni·as
hə̇ˈlōnēəs
1
capitalized : a genus of bog herbs (family Melanthaceae) of the northeastern U.S. with basal leaves and purple racemose perfect flowers on a tall scape see swamp pink
2
plural -es : the dried rhizome and roots of a blazing star (Chamaelirium luteum) formerly used as a vermifuge
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, irregular from helo- + -ia