yellowroot

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Orangeroot \Or"ange*root`\, n. (Bot.)
   An American ranunculaceous plant ({Hidrastis Canadensis}),
   having a yellow tuberous root; -- also called {yellowroot},
   {golden seal}, etc.
   [1913 Webster]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Yellowroot \Yel"low*root`\, n. (Bot.)
   Any one of several plants with yellow roots. Specifically:
   (a) See {Xanthorhiza}.
   (b) Same as {Orangeroot}.
       [1913 Webster]

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