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breadroot

DEFINITIONS OF: breadroot

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n densely hairy perennial of central North America having edible tuberous roots

Synonyms:
Indian breadroot, Psoralea esculenta, pomme blanche, pomme de prairie
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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