Gillenia, perennial rosaceous herbs, the roots of which are used as a mild emetic.' name='description'> Bowman's root - definition and meaning

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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A popular name given in the United States to plants of the genus Gillenia, perennial rosaceous herbs, the roots of which are used as a mild emetic.
  • noun A name of Ludwigia alternifolia.
  • noun Also called beaumont-root.

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