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PRONUNCIATION OF REDROOT

redroot  [ˈrɛdˌruːt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF REDROOT

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Redroot is a noun.
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WHAT DOES REDROOT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

redroot

Lachnanthes

Lachnanthes is a genus of monocotyledonous plants in the bloodwort family containing only one species, namely Lachnanthes caroliniana, commonly known as redroot or bloodroot. The plant is native to eastern North America, from southeastern Nova Scotia and Massachusetts in the north, south to Florida and Cuba, and west along the Gulf of Mexico to Louisiana. It prefers wet, acidic, usually sandy soils, restricting it to various wetland habitats such as bogs, pinelands, hammocks and pocosins, among others. The plant's common name is based on its red roots and rhizomes. Its flowers, consisting of six pale yellow tepals, emerge from mid to late summer. The plant is sometimes a significant weed in commercial cranberry bogs.

Definition of redroot in the English dictionary

The definition of redroot in the dictionary is a bog plant, Lachnanthes tinctoria, of E North America, having woolly yellow flowers and roots that yield a red dye: family Haemodoraceae.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH REDROOT


alumroot
ˈæləmˌruːt
arrowroot
ˈærəʊˌruːt
autoroute
ˈɔːtəʊˌruːt
beetroot
ˈbiːtˌruːt
bitterroot
ˈbɪtəˌruːt
bloodroot
ˈblʌdˌruːt
breadroot
ˈbrɛdˌruːt
briarroot
ˈbraɪəˌruːt
brierroot
ˈbraɪəˌruːt
chayroot
ˈtʃeɪˌruːt
colicroot
ˈkɒlɪkˌruːt
coralroot
ˈkɒrəlˌruːt
feverroot
ˈfiːvəˌruːt
gingerroot
ˈdʒɪndʒərˌruːt
grassroot
ˈɡrɑːsˌruːt
pinkroot
ˈpɪŋkˌruːt
rinthereout
ˈrɪnðəˌruːt
snakeroot
ˈsneɪkˌruːt
squawroot
ˈskwɔːˌruːt
taproot
ˈtæpˌruːt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE REDROOT

redraft
redraw
redrawer
redrawn
redream
redress
redressable
redresser
redressible
redressive
redressor
redrew
redrill
redrive
redruthite
redry
redshank
redshare
redshift
redshirt

WORDS THAT END LIKE REDROOT

aerial root
cheroot
china root
club root
crinkleroot
cube root
Culver´s root
enroot
fern root
liquorice root
orrisroot
pleurisy root
pokeroot
root
rose-root
seneca snakeroot
square root
unroot
uproot
white snakeroot

Synonyms and antonyms of redroot in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «redroot» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF REDROOT

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The translations of redroot from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «redroot» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

反枝
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

redroot
570 millions of speakers

English

redroot
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

redroot
380 millions of speakers
ar

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redroot
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

redroot
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

redroot
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

redroot
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

amarante à racine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Redroot
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

redroot
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アオビユ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

redroot
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Redroot
85 millions of speakers
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redroot
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

redroot
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डोळा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

redroot
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

redroot
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szarłat
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

redroot
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

redroot
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

αμάραντος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

redroot
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

redroot
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

redroot
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of redroot

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «REDROOT»

The term «redroot» is normally little used and occupies the 122.309 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «REDROOT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about redroot

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «REDROOT»

Discover the use of redroot in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to redroot and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Understanding the Interaction of Mesotrione and Atrazine in ...
This dissertation covers an in-depth analysis on the interaction of mesotrione and atrazine and their impact on herbicide resistance stewardship and weed control efficacy.
Josie Annalee Hugie, 2008
2
Weeds of California and Other Western States
Palmer amaranth: carelessweed Redroot pigweed: carelessweed; Chinaman's greens; green amaranth; pigweed; redroot; redroot amaranth; rough pigweed; Amaranthus retroflexus L. var. salicifolius I.M. Johnston; Amaranthus tricolor L.
Joseph M. DiTomaso, Evelyn A. Healy, 2007
3
Pesticide Formulations and Application Systems
Herbicide Efficacy Glyphosate was applied at 200 g ae/ha to barley, 90 g ae/ha to green foxtail, 180 g ae/ha to kochia, and 40 g ae/ha to redroot pigweed. Imazethapyr was applied at 40 g/ha to barley, 15 g/ha to green foxtail, 2 0 g/ha to kochia ...
G. Robert Goss, Michael J. Hopkinson, Herbert M. Collins, 1997
4
Cape Cod Wildflowers: A Vanishing Heritage
Redroot Lachnanthes caroliniana (Lam.) Dandy Redroot is one of twenty-two plant species listed by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage Program as being endangered, threatened or of special concern found growing in the peaty sand aprons ...
Mario J. DiGregorio, Jeff Wallner, 2003
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Fundamentals of Weed Science
TABLE 6.2 Kilograms of nutrients Required to Produce Equal Amounts of dry matter Plant Nitrogen (kg) Phosphorus (kg) Wheat 5.5 1.2 Oats 4.9 1.7 Barley 8.4 2.6 Common lambsquarters 7.6 1.6 Common ragweed 6.6 1.4 Redroot pigweed 5.1 ...
Robert L Zimdahl, 2013
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Secrets of Native American Herbal Remedies: comph GT Native ...
Redroot (Ceanothus americanus) is a deciduous shrub whose root has a red interior, hence its name. Also called New Jersey tea and wild snowball, the root bark of this plant has astringent and sedative properties. Native Americans have  ...
Anthony J. Cichoke, 2001
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Pesticide formulations and application systems: ...
Wax from corn and redroot pigweed grown in the field was collected in 1987 and 1988. The weather in 1987 was relatively typical whereas 1988 was excessively hot and dry. Solvent recoil was low on corn wax collected in 1987 and in 1988 ...
James L. Hazen
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Pesticide Formulations and Application Systems
However, the response to a specific adjuvant was greatest for common lambsquarters and least for redroot pigweed. Surfactants Tergitol® 15-S-9 and 15-S-30 similarly enhanced spray retention for soybean or redroot pigweed, but Tergitol® ...
John D. Nalewaja, G. Robert Goss, R. Scott Tann, 1998
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Pesticide Formulations and Delivery Systems: 25th Volume, ...
Results and Discussion Efficacy Studies Redroot Pigweed—All of the treatments of herbicides plus adjuvants reduced fresh weight of redroot pigweed from 66 to 96 % compared to control (Fig. 1). Reduction in fresh weight was highest with ...
Masoud Salyani, Gregory Lindner, 2006
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Principles and Practices in Plant Ecology: Allelochemical ...
(1982) observed that germination of redroot pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus L.) declined as the TPA content of the sunflower tissue mixed into soil increased. Addition of nutrient solution to the debris-soil mixture brought about a decline in the ...
. Inderjit, K. M. M. Dakshini, Chester L. Foy, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «REDROOT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term redroot is used in the context of the following news items.
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Weed Science 101: Making new technologies work: Part II
... browntop millet in here, we had some goosegrass in here, we have sesbania, sickelpod, pitted morningglory, entireleaf morningglory and redroot pigweed. «Delta Farm Press, Jul 15»
2
Weed of the Week: redroot pigweed
Redroot pigweed is an early season competitor to crops, vying for expensive nutrients and water. It has also developed a taste for some Group 2 chemistries in ... «Western Producer, May 15»
3
Keeping the salad days alive
Then go on a prowl for tasty summer weeds such as redroot pigweed and lamb's quarters. The latter even has a few cultivated relatives such as New Zealand ... «Washington Post, May 15»
4
Identifying waterhemp correctly
In contrast, on both stems and leaves, smooth and redroot pigweed have small, fine hairs that feel rough to the touch. This is not to say, however, that hairs are ... «agprofessional.com, Oct 14»
5
Amaranth isn't just another weed -- here's how to cook this prolific …
Many wild varieties grow in North America, as well: palmer, redroot, smooth, and powell, for example. Generally, amaranth leaves are oval, with a rounded tip, ... «Grist, Aug 14»
6
Wild harvest: Part 3 – eating weeds
Chenopodium (above) is easily recognized by its waxy, diamond-shaped leaves. Amaranthus retroflexus (below) has a redroot making it easily recognizable. «Michigan State University Extension, Aug 14»
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Vermont Garden Journal: Organic Weed Control
Many weeds, like this redroot pigweed, are great-tasting edibles. But for the weeds you don't want, there are organic techniques for removal. Lee Reich AP. «Vermont Public Radio, Jul 14»
8
Summer calls for spinach substitute
A familiar one – perhaps too familiar – is redroot pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus). You're probably already growing this “spinach” and yanking it out, for it is a ... «The Augusta Chronicle, Jul 14»
9
Tricks for summer 'spinach'
A familiar one — perhaps too familiar — is redroot pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus). You're probably already growing this "spinach" and yanking it out, for it is a ... «Poughkeepsie Journal, Jul 14»
10
Tricks for summer spinach
A familiar one — perhaps too familiar — is redroot pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus). You're probably already growing this "spinach" and yanking it out, for it is a ... «Herald & Review, Jul 14»

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