elderwort

/ˈɛldərˌwɜrt/

Definitions

1. noun

an herb of the genus Angelica, especially Angelica archangelica, having large umbels of small white flowers and edible seeds, or the plant’s leaves and roots

“The herbalist used the leaves and roots of elderwort to create a medicinal tea.”

Synonyms

  • angelica
  • wild angelica

Antonyms

  • poisonous plant