stone root

/stoʊn rut/
noun
  1. A North American plant with a thick, hard root, traditionally used in herbal medicine.
    • The herbalist recommended stone-root tea for kidney health.
    • We identified stone-root by its square stem and small white flowers.
    • Stone-root is sometimes used to treat urinary tract infections.
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