Aralia Racemosa (Noun)
Meaning
Unarmed woody rhizomatous perennial plant distinguished from wild sarsaparilla by more aromatic roots and panicled umbels; southeastern North America to Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The species most often referred to as Spikenard is Aralia racemosa, a perennial plant native to eastern North America.
- The local herbalists were knowledgeable about the uses of Aralia racemosa, including its medicinal properties.
- Roots from Aralia racemosa have been traditionally used by locals for drinking for relief from rheumatism.
- In traditional medicine, a tea was prepared by boiling Aralia racemosa root in water.
- Botanists carefully excavated the rhizomatous roots of Aralia racemosa before preparing it for a laboratory analysis.