What does "roseroot" mean?

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

Roseroot

Q: What is a synonym for "roseroot"?

Common synonyms include: aaron's rod, aaron's rod, arctic root, golden root, king's crown, lignum rhodium.

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Noun

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Rhodiola rosea, a perennial crassulaceous plant with many claimed health benefits that grows in cold regions. uncountable, usually
"All along the highest parts of the ravine there are outcrops of rose root, stumpy-leaved and topped with the first showing of distinctive flat golden flowers."

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aaron's rod aaron's rod arctic root golden root king's crown lignum rhodium

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"All along the highest parts of the ravine there are outcrops of rose root, stumpy-leaved and topped with the first showing of distinctive flat golden flowers."

Etymology

From rose + root.

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