Xanthorhiza (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. xanqos yellow + riza root.] (Bot.) A genus of shrubby ranunculaceous plants of North America, including only the species Xanthorhiza apiifolia, which has roots of a deep yellow color; yellowroot. The bark is intensely bitter, and is sometimes used as a tonic.[1913 Webster]
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