Noun: bloodwort 'blúd,wurt
- Any of various plants of the family Haemodoraceae; roots contain a deep red colouring matter
"Bloodwort was historically used as a natural dye for fabrics"
Derived forms: bloodworts
Type of: herb, herbaceous plant
Part of: bloodwort family, family Haemodoraceae, Haemodoraceae
Encyclopedia: Bloodwort