biscuitroot

See also: biscuit root

English

Etymology

From biscuit +‎ root.

Noun

biscuitroot (countable and uncountable, plural biscuitroots)

1. Any of a number of North American plants in the genus Lomatium with edible, starchy roots.
   • 2013, David Williams, Naturalist's Guide to Canyon Country, page 49:

     A perennial member of the carrot family, canyonlands biscuitroot reproduces by seed and cloning. An individual biscuitroot clump includes many clones.

Derived terms

• Cusick's biscuitroot