PILEWORT
\pˈa͡ɪlwɔːt], \pˈaɪlwɔːt], \p_ˈaɪ_l_w_ɔː_t]\
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perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used as a poultice to relieve piles
By Princeton University
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perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used as a poultice to relieve piles
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A plant (Ranunculus Ficaria of Linnaeus) whose tuberous roots have been used in poultices as a specific for the piles.
By Oddity Software
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A plant (Ranunculus Ficaria of Linnaeus) whose tuberous roots have been used in poultices as a specific for the piles.
By Noah Webster.
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Ranunculus acris, and R. ficaria.
By Robley Dunglison
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