ROSEROOT

Etymology

Noun

roseroot (usually uncountable, plural roseroots)

Rhodiola rosea, a perennial crassulaceous plant with many claimed health benefits that grows in cold regions.

Synonyms

• (Rhodiola rosea) golden root, rose root, Aaron's rod, arctic root, king's crown, lignum rhodium, orpin rose

Source: Wiktionary


Rose"root`, n. (Bot.)

Definition: A fleshy-leaved herb (Rhodiola rosea); rosewort; -- so called because the roots have the odor of roses.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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