american spikenard

noun

Meaning

A perennial woodland herb native to North America, known for its large, compound leaves and clusters of small, greenish-white flowers that develop into dark, edible berries.

Examples

  • The American spikenard thrives in the rich, moist soil of the forest floor.
  • Indigenous groups historically used the roots of the American spikenard for various medicinal purposes.

Synonyms: spikenard, Aralia racemosa, spikenard root, Indian root