alpine bistort

noun

: a slender perennial herb (Bistorta vivipara) with oblong leaves and reddish white flowers found in northern regions

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alpine bistort was in 1802

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“Alpine bistort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alpine%20bistort. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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