Definition of Yellow root

1. Noun. Perennial herb of northeastern United States having a thick knotted yellow rootstock and large rounded leaves.

Exact synonyms: Golden Seal, Goldenseal, Hydrastis Canadensis, Turmeric Root
Group relationships: Genus Hydrastis, Hydrastis
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant

Medical Definition of Yellow root

1. Any one of several plants with yellow roots. Specifically: See Xanthorhiza. Same as Orangeroot. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) hydrastis

Lexicographical Neighbors of Yellow Root

yellow pimpernel
yellow pine
yellow pitcher plant
yellow pocket
yellow pockets
yellow pond-lilies
yellow pond-lily
yellow pond lily
yellow poplar
yellow precipitate
yellow press
yellow presses
yellow prussiate of potash
yellow rattle
yellow rocket
yellow root (current term)
yellow salsify
yellow sand verbena
yellow sheet
yellow skin
yellow snow
yellow soft paraffin
yellow spiny daisy
yellow spot
yellow spot fungus
yellow spots
yellow spruce
yellow squash
yellow star-thistle
yellow sweet clover

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