1. Plural of balsamroot; plants of the genus Balsamorhiza, native to western North America, having large leaves and yellow flowers, with roots that were traditionally used medicinally.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Botanical term

Examples

• Balsamroots bloom in spring across the meadows of the Pacific Northwest.
• Native American tribes harvested balsamroots for their healing properties.
• The bright yellow flowers of balsamroots are a common sight in sagebrush ecosystems.
• Balsamroots have deep taproots that help them survive in dry conditions.
• Hikers often encounter balsamroots along mountain trails in Oregon and Washington.