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balsamroot
bal·sam·root B0048900 (bôl′səm-ro͞ot′, -ro͝ot′)n. Any of several western North American perennial herbs of the genus Balsamorhiza in the composite family, having radiate heads of yellow flowers. The large roots of some species were used as food by certain Native American peoples.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | balsamroot - a plant of the genus Balsamorhiza having downy leaves in a basal rosette and yellow flowers and long balsam-scented taprootsBalsamorhiza, genus Balsamorhiza - genus of coarse western American herbs with large roots containing an aromatic balsamherb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests |
balsamroot
Words related to balsamrootnoun a plant of the genus Balsamorhiza having downy leaves in a basal rosette and yellow flowers and long balsam-scented taprootsRelated Words- Balsamorhiza
- genus Balsamorhiza
- herb
- herbaceous plant
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