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Meaning & History
From the genus name of a bell-shaped flower also known as colic root, blazing star, unicorn root, or stargrass. Its roots have medicinal properties and are used to aid digestive and muscle problems. Its name derives from Greek ἀλετρίς (aletris) meaning "corn grinder, female slave who grinds corn" (a derivative of ἀλέω (aleo) "to grind, to pound") because of the mealy texture of the flowers.