bitterroot (Meaning)
bitterroot (n)
showy succulent ground-hugging plant of Rocky Mountains regions having deep to pale pink flowers and fleshy farinaceous roots; the Montana state flower
bitterroot (n.)
A plant (Lewisia rediviva) allied to the purslane, but with fleshy, farinaceous roots, growing in the mountains of Idaho, Montana, etc. It gives the name to the Bitter Root mountains and river. The Indians call both the plant and the river Spaet'lum.
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bitterroot Sentence Examples
- The bitterroot is a resilient flowering plant native to the western United States.
- Bitterroot flowers are known for their delicate pink petals and low-growing habit.
- The bitterroot blooms in the spring, carpeting the rocky slopes with bursts of color.
- Native American tribes, such as the Salish and Nez Perce, have long used bitterroot as a food source and medicinal plant.
- The bitterroot's taproot is edible and has a slightly bitter taste, hence its name.
- Lewis and Clark encountered bitterroot during their expedition to the Pacific Northwest in the early 19th century.
- Bitterroot has cultural significance for many indigenous peoples and is often used in traditional ceremonies.
- Despite its beauty, bitterroot is a hardy plant, able to withstand harsh conditions such as drought and rocky soil.
- The bitterroot's scientific name, Lewisia rediviva, honors Meriwether Lewis, who first collected specimens of the plant during the expedition.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect bitterroot populations and preserve their natural habitats.
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showy succulent ground-hugging plant of Rocky Mountains regions having deep to pale pink flowers and fleshy farinaceous roots; the Montana state flowerA plant (
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The bitterroot is a resilient flowering plant native to the western United States.
Bitterroot flowers are known for their delicate pink petals and low-growing habit.
The bitterroot blooms in the spring, carpeting the rocky slopes with bursts of color.
Native American tribes, such as the Salish and Nez Perce, have long used bitterroot as a food source and medicinal plant.
