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Definition of sanicula

sanicula

/səˈnɪk.jʊ.lə/
sa · nic · u · la
Plural:saniculas
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sanicula Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Sanicula in the family Apiaceae (commonly known as sanicle or black snakeroot), native to temperate regions worldwide and bearing palmately lobed leaves and small, dense umbels of tiny greenish-white, yellow, or purple flowers that develop into hooked, bur-like fruits.

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sangu river
sanguinaria
sanguisorba
sanicula
sankarani
sankuru
sansevieria

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sanicula. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sanicula
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