muskroot
nounEtymology From musk + root.
1
Usually A tall umbelliferous plant (Ferula moschata, syn. Ferula sumbul)
2
Usually Root of F. moschata, formerly used in medicine and as a substitute for musk.
3
Usually Any plants of genus Adoxa (moschatel), especially species Adoxa moschatellina, found in most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere.
4
Usually Nard (Nardostachys jatamansi)
- Synonyms
- sumbal, sumbul, five-faced bishop, hollowroot, townhall clock, tuberous crowfoot