noun
- plural of roseroot; plants of the genus Rhodiola, especially Rhodiola rosea, having thick roots that smell like roses when cut
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The herbalist collected roseroots from the mountainside for medicinal preparations.
- Roseroots are known for their adaptogenic properties in traditional medicine.
- The fragrant roseroots were dried and stored for winter use.
- Scientists studied the chemical compounds found in roseroots.
- Wild roseroots grow in rocky, alpine environments across northern regions.