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roseroot

rose·root [ rṓz rt, rṓz rt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
mountain plant: a perennial mountain plant with fleshy leaves and a pinkish underground stem. Flowers: yellow. Native to: Europe, Asia.  Latin name Sedum rosea.

[Late 16th century. Because its root smells of roses when bruised]
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