A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
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Pertaining to, or derived from, plants of the genus Veratrum.Veratric acid (Chem.), an acid occurring, together with veratrine, inthe root of white hellebore (Veratrum album), and in sabadilla seed;-- extracted as a white crystalline substance which is related toprotocatechuic acid.
Veratric meaning & definition 1 of Veratric.
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