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Pyrethrine :: Pyrethrine (n.) An alkaloid extracted from the root of the pellitory of Spain (Anacyclus pyrethrum).

Parsnip :: Parsnip (n.) The aromatic and edible spindle-shaped root of the cultivated form of the Pastinaca sativa, a biennial umbelliferous plant which is very poisonous in its wild state; also, the plant itself..

Stigmata :: Stigmaria (n.) The fossil root stem of a coal plant of the genus Sigillaria.

Johnson Grass :: "Johnson grass () A tall perennial grass (Sorghum Halepense), valuable in the Southern and Western States for pasture and hay. The rootstocks are large and juicy and are eagerly sought by swine. Called also Cuba grass, Means grass, Evergreen millet, and Arabian millet..

Arrhizous :: Arrhizous (a.) Destitute of a true root, as a parasitical plant..

Rootery :: Rootery (n.) A pile of roots, set with plants, mosses, etc., and used as an ornamental object in gardening..

Bloodwort :: Bloodwort (n.) A plant, Rumex sanguineus, or bloody-veined dock. The name is applied also to bloodroot (Sanguinaria Canadensis), and to an extensive order of plants (Haemodoraceae), the roots of many species of which contain a red coloring matter useful in dyeing..

Funiliform :: Funiliform (a.) Resembling a cord in toughness and flexibility, as the roots of some endogenous trees..

Cassava :: Cassava (n.) A shrubby euphorbiaceous plant of the genus Manihot, with fleshy rootstocks yielding an edible starch; -- called also manioc..

Yellowroot :: Yellowroot (n.) Same as Orangeroot.

Onocerin :: Onocerin (n.) A white crystalline waxy substance extracted from the root of the leguminous plant Ononis spinosa.

Arrowroot :: Arrowroot (n.) A west Indian plant of the genus Maranta, esp. M. arundinacea, now cultivated in many hot countries. It said that the Indians used the roots to neutralize the venom in wounds made by poisoned arrows..

Vetiver :: Vetiver (n.) An East Indian grass (Andropogon muricatus); also, its fragrant roots which are much used for making mats and screens. Also called kuskus, and khuskhus..

Watershoot :: Watershoot (n.) A sprig or shoot from the root or stock of a tree.

Garlic :: Garlic (n.) A plant of the genus Allium (A. sativum is the cultivated variety), having a bulbous root, a very strong smell, and an acrid, pungent taste. Each root is composed of several lesser bulbs, called cloves of garlic, inclosed in a common membranous coat, and easily separable..

Root :: Root (v. t.) To turn up or to dig out with the snout; as, the swine roots the earth..

Morindin :: Morindin (n.) A yellow dyestuff extracted from the root bark of an East Indian plant (Morinda citrifolia).

Veratralbine :: Veratralbine (n.) A yellowish amorphous alkaloid extracted from the rootstock of Veratrum album.

Ablaqueation :: Ablaqueation (n.) The act or process of laying bare the roots of trees to expose them to the air and water.

Ruta-baga :: Ruta-baga (n.) A kind of turnip commonly with a large and long or ovoid yellowish root; a Swedish turnip. See Turnip.

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