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: costusroot, Saussurea lappa.
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Words linked to "Saussurea costus" : herbaceous plant, herb, costusroot, genus Saussurea, Saussurea |
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