goldthread

gold·thread

G0185100 (gōld′thrĕd′)n. Any of several plants of the genus Coptis of the buttercup family, having small white flowers, ternately divided evergreen leaves, and slender yellow rhizomes used in herbal medicine.

goldthread

(ˈɡəʊldˌθrɛd) n1. (Plants) a North American woodland ranunculaceous plant, Coptis trifolia (or C. groenlandica), with slender yellow roots2. (Plants) the root of this plant, which yields a medicinal tonic and a dye

Thesaurus

Noun

goldthread - low-growing perennial of North America woodlands having trifoliate leaves and yellow rootstock and white flowersCoptis groenlandica, Coptis trifolia groenlandica, golden threadCoptis, genus Coptis - small genus of low perennial herbs having yellow rhizomes and white or yellow flowersherb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

goldthread

goldthread

15 species with different looks. Shiny leaves, 5-7 petal white flowers with 5 yellow stamens (usually one per stem) and bright yellow super thin thread-like roots. Leaves are waxy green in three sections or leaflets, similar to a strawberry, but smaller and hugging the ground more tightly. The thin delicate golden roots are the part used. Antiinflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer. Very astringent- chew root for canker sores. Tea used for jaundice, stomach cramps, stomach ulcers, stomach and testicular cancer, nausea, candida.

goldthread

Related to goldthread: Coptis groenlandica

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Synonyms for goldthread

noun low-growing perennial of North America woodlands having trifoliate leaves and yellow rootstock and white flowers

Synonyms

Coptis groenlandica
Coptis trifolia groenlandica
golden thread

Related Words

Coptis
genus Coptis
herb
herbaceous plant