noun
unarmed woody rhizomatous perennial plant distinguished from wild sarsaparilla by more aromatic roots and panicled umbels; southeastern North America to Mexico
• Syn: ↑American spikenard, ↑life-of-man, ↑Aralia racemosa
• Member Holonyms: ↑genus Aralia
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noun1. : black nightshade
2. : spikenard 2a
Useful english dictionary. 2012.