What is another word for pinkroot?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪŋkɹuːt] (IPA) 
Pinkroot is a herbaceous perennial plant that is known for its medicinal properties. This flowering plant is also referred to as Spigelia marilandica, worm grass, Indian pink or Carolina pink. Its striking trumpet-shaped flowers are bright red with a yellow center, and the plant has a long history of use as a traditional remedy for a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, digestive disorders, and malaria. The common synonyms for pinkroot include Indian pink, pink catchfly, pink puccoon, pinkroot lousewort, and wood pink. These names often reflect the plant's color, habitat, and medicinal properties, highlighting the importance of this plant in traditional medicine.
