squawroot

noun — 2 senses

squawroot

noun

Etymology From squaw + root.

› Either of two not closely related plants…

1

Conopholis americana which is parasitic on the roots of other trees.

2

Trillium erectum, that has foul-smelling, yellow to purple flowers.

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