bitterroot

/ˈbɪtərˌruːt/

Definitions

1. noun

a perennial plant of the western United States, with edible roots used as a food source by indigenous peoples, particularly the Bitterroot Indians.

“The hikers foraged for wild edibles, including the bitterroot plant, during their wilderness adventure.”

Synonyms

  • Lewisia rediviva
  • bitterweed