'Alternanthera polygonoides' definitions:
Definition of 'Alternanthera polygonoides'
- Rupturewort \Rup"ture*wort"\ (?; 135), n. (Bot.)
(a) Same as Burstwort.
(b) A West Indian plant (Alternanthera polygonoides)
somewhat resembling burstwort.
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