crinkleroot
- noun
- Specialized
:
raíz de crinkleroot
- The pungent roots of crinkleroot were once used as a spice by Native Americans.
Examples
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I found some fresh crinkleroot in the garden.
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You can identify crinkleroot by its toothed leaves and delicate white flowers.
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In early spring, hikers often spot crinkleroot blooming in shaded forest areas.
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The crinkleroots have a unique flavor.
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In moist woods, you can often find crinkleroot, a herb with distinct, scaly roots.
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The forager collected crinkleroot for its pungent flavor to enhance his wild salad.
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While hiking, we stumbled upon patches of crinkleroot thriving in the damp soil under the trees.
Synonyms
A North American plant that lives many years with two large leaves and white spring flowers
A North American wild herb with two heart-shaped leaves and strong-smelling roots
A North American wild plant with toothed leaves and strong smelling roots used to add taste or to treat illness
A North American plant with strong tasting roots used to flavor food or as medicine
A small North American plant with white spring flowers and toothed roots
A North American plant with strong spicy roots used for food and medicine
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Crinkleroot is formed from two plain English parts: crinkle meaning 'small folds or wrinkles' and root meaning 'the part of a plant under the ground'. The name describes the plant's wrinkled, scaly roots, which helps you remember this North American herb with a strong, spicy taste.
