yellow root

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Noun1.yellow root - perennial herb of northeastern United States having a thick knotted yellow rootstock and large rounded leavesyellow root - perennial herb of northeastern United States having a thick knotted yellow rootstock and large rounded leaves
golden seal, goldenseal, Hydrastis Canadensis, turmeric root
genus Hydrastis, Hydrastis - small genus of perennial herbs having rhizomes and palmate leaves and small solitary flowers; of northeastern United States and Japan
herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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