Balsamroot (Noun)
Meaning
A plant of the genus Balsamorhiza having downy leaves in a basal rosette and yellow flowers and long balsam-scented taproots.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The balsamroot plant is a common sight in the dry meadows of the western United States.
- Balsamroot was used by Native American tribes for its medicinal properties and as a food source.
- The balsamroot's large, yellow flowers are a favorite of bees and other pollinators.
- In the spring, the balsamroot's downy leaves form a basal rosette that can grow quite large.
- The balsamroot's taproot can grow up to 10 feet long and has a distinctive balsam-like scent.