squawroot

See also: squaw root

English

Alternative forms

• squaw root

Etymology

squaw +‎ root

Noun

squawroot (plural squawroots)

1. Either of two not closely related plants from eastern North America:
   1. Conopholis americana which is parasitic on the roots of other trees.
   2. Trillium erectum, that has foul-smelling, yellow to purple flowers.