squawroot means either of two not closely related plants from eastern North America:; Conopholis americana which is parasitic on the roots of other trees. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 80 out of 100.
Etymology
From squaw + root.
noun
- Either of two not closely related plants from eastern North America:; Conopholis americana which is parasitic on the roots of other trees.
- Either of two not closely related plants from eastern North America:; Trillium erectum, that has foul-smelling, yellow to purple flowers.