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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Snakeweed, n. [e.m.E. snakeweede (1597, Gerarde Herbal) the plant bistort.] —1684 Sibbald Scot. Illustr. ii 13.
Bistorta major … great bistort or snakeweed
