roseroot

American  

[rohz-root, -root] / ˈroʊzˌrut, -ˌrʊt /

noun

1. any of certain perennial mountain plants, as Sedum rosea, Sedum rhodiola, or Rhodiola rosea, so called because the roots smell like roses.

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Etymology

Origin of roseroot

First recorded in 1350–1400; rose ¹ ( def. ) + root ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

In addition to protecting many animal species, the new EPA policy would extend to many endangered plant species like the Leedy's roseroot, the Mead's milkweed, the Okeechobee gourd and the Palmate-bracted bird's beak.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2023

“We’re making something a little stronger than tea today, though. Out in the garden, there’s some roseroot in the north corner. I need...”

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

The roseroot grew low to the ground along the northern fence, its fleshy leaves lining a stem topped with brushlike yellow flowers.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack