Annual herb of the eastern Himalayas (Kashmir) having purple florets and a fragrant root that yields a volatile oil used in perfumery and for preserving furs. Synonyms: Saussurea costus, Saussurea lappa.
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Words linked to "Costusroot" : herbaceous plant, herb, Saussurea, genus Saussurea, Saussurea costus |
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