rattlesnake master
The term "rattlesnake master" refers to specific perennial plants, notably Eryngium yuccifolium, with historical significance and distinctive features.
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Definition
C1Botany
(scientific)A perennial herb native to North America, known for its spiky leaves and spherical flower heads, belonging to the carrot family.
Example
- The rattlesnake master thrives in the tallgrass prairies of North America.
B2Historical
(historical)A plant historically believed by Native Americans to counteract rattlesnake venom.
Example
- Early pioneers used rattlesnake master as a folk remedy for snake bites.
Similar
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