biscuitroot
nounEtymology From biscuit + root.
1
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:
- Derived terms
- Cusick's biscuitroot