pokeroot
/ˈpoʊk ˌruːt/
noun
- The thick, fleshy root of the pokeweed plant, sometimes used in traditional medicine but toxic if not prepared properly.
- Pokeroot has a long history of use in folk medicine, though it is not recommended without expert guidance.
- The gardener carefully dug up the pokeroot to transplant the pokeweed.
- Some people use pokeroot in small amounts for herbal remedies, but it can be dangerous.