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papooseroot

/pəˈpuːs.ruːt/

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noun

/pəˈpuːs.ruːt/C2formalscientific
  • ruВысокое травянистое растение, произрастающее в восточной части Северной Америки и Азии, характеризующееся синими ягодообразными плодами и толстым узловатым корневищем, которое исторически использовалось в лечебных целях.

A tall herb native to eastern North America and Asia, characterized by blue berrylike fruit and a thick, knotty rootstock that was historically used for medicinal purposes.

  1. Tall herb with medicinal rootC2formalmedical

    A tall herb native to eastern North America and Asia, known for its blue berry-like fruit and a thick, knotty rootstock historically used in traditional medicine.

    ruВысокая трава с лекарственным корнем

    • The papooseroot was once gathered by herbalists for its medicinal properties.
    • Its blue berry-like fruit distinguishes it from other woodland plants.
    • The thick, knotty rootstock of papooseroot was used in remedies by indigenous peoples.

    Synonymssquawroot