biscuitroot en · NOUN
Etymology
From biscuit + root.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) Any of a number of North American plants in the genus Lomatium with edible, starchy roots.
A perennial member of the carrot family, canyonlands biscuitroot reproduces by seed and cloning. An individual biscuitroot clump includes many clones.
2013, David Williams, Naturalist's Guide to Canyon Country, page 49:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| biscuitroots | Number=Plur | lexicographic |