Aralia nudicaulis
- noun
- Specialized
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Aralia nudicaulis
- In some regions, Aralia nudicaulis is called wild sarsaparilla because of its aromatic roots.
Examples
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The roots of Aralia nudicaulis were commonly used by indigenous peoples for medicinal purposes.
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The roots of Aralia nudicaulis can be used in herbal remedies.
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Botanists studied Aralia nudicaulis to better understand its habitat requirements.
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I found some Aralia nudicaulis growing in the woods.
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In some regions, Aralia nudicaulis is called wild sarsaparilla because of its aromatic roots.
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The roots of Aralia nudicaulis were commonly used by indigenous peoples for medicinal purposes.
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Botanists studied Aralia nudicaulis to better understand its habitat requirements.
Synonyms
A North American wild plant with sweet-smelling roots used for drinks and medicine
A North American plant whose fragrant roots flavor drinks
A common plant with fragrant roots used instead of sarsaparilla
Surface Forms
Morphology
aralia + nudicaulis
This is a scientific binomial (a proper Latin species name) where the overall referent (a specific perennial herb with particular properties) is not derivable by a B1 learner from the parts. One constituent ('nudicaulis') is not a common English word (it is a Latin epithet), and even if its roots hinted at 'naked stem', that morphological clue would not give the typical learner the species-level meaning or uses of the plant.
Etymology
Aralia nudicaulis includes nudicaulis, a Latin word meaning 'naked stem' because the plant has a single bare stem rising from the ground with its leaves at the top. Its sweet-smelling roots were used by people like 'sarsaparilla', so it is often called 'wild sarsaparilla', which explains both its look and its common use.
