crinkle-root

A North American herb characterized by pungent, scaly, or toothed roots.

• 🇩🇪Nordamerikanische krautige Pflanze mit scharfen, geschuppten oder gezähnten Wurzeln.

1. North American herb C2 formal american

   A North American herb with pungent, scaly, or toothed roots, often used in traditional remedies or as a flavoring.

   • The forager identified a crinkle-root growing near the stream.
   • Crinkle-root has a distinctive, sharp taste that some compare to horseradish.
   • In some regions, crinkle-root is used in herbal teas for its medicinal properties.

   🇩🇪Nordamerikanisches Heilkraut

   Synonyme: crinkleroottoothwort