Plumbago scandens: so called from the use of its root and leaves as a blistering agent. See Plumbago, 2.' name='description'> devil's-herb - definition and meaning

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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A trailing or climbing plant, Plumbago scandens: so called from the use of its root and leaves as a blistering agent. See Plumbago, 2.

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