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Definition of Xanthorhiza

1. n. A genus of shrubby ranunculaceous plants of North America, including only the species Xanthorhiza apiifolia, which has roots of a deep yellow color; yellowroot. The bark is intensely bitter, and is sometimes used as a tonic.

2. n. A genus of shrubby ranunculaceous plants of North America, including only the species Xanthorhiza apiifolia, which has roots of a deep yellow color; yellowroot. The bark is intensely bitter, and is sometimes used as a tonic.

Medical Definition of Xanthorhiza

1. A genus of shrubby ranunculaceous plants of North America, including only the species Xanthorhiza apiifolia, which has roots of a deep yellow colour; yellowroot. The bark is intensely bitter, and is sometimes used as a tonic. Origin: Gr. Xanqos = yellow, riza = root. (09 Mar 1998)

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