Crinkle-root (Noun)
Meaning
North American herb with pungent scaly or toothed roots.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The crinkle-root plant has been used in traditional medicine for centuries due to its unique properties and pungent roots.
- Wildlife in the forest often avoid the crinkle-root due to its strong-smelling roots that deter herbivores.
- Crinkle-root is a type of North American herb that grows in shaded areas with moist soil and has distinctive scaly roots.
- The roots of the crinkle-root plant can be used to make a variety of herbal remedies, including teas and salves.
- In some regions, crinkle-root is considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native plants for resources.