turmeric root

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turmeric root - perennial herb of northeastern United States having a thick knotted yellow rootstock and large rounded leavesgolden seal, goldenseal, Hydrastis Canadensis, yellow rootgenus Hydrastis, Hydrastis - small genus of perennial herbs having rhizomes and palmate leaves and small solitary flowers; of northeastern United States and Japanherb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests