Elecampane

[elikæm'pein]

Definition

(noun.) tall coarse Eurasian herb having daisylike yellow flowers with narrow petals whose rhizomatous roots are used medicinally.

Edited by Ellis--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A large, coarse herb (Inula Helenium), with composite yellow flowers. The root, which has a pungent taste, is used as a tonic, and was formerly of much repute as a stomachic.

(n.) A sweetmeat made from the root of the plant.

Checker: Olivier

Definition

n. a composite plant allied to Aster formerly much cultivated for its medicinal root.

Edited by Blair