Yellowroot
Yellowroot is a common name for two plants native to Eastern North America. These plants contain the compound berberine, which gives the roots a yellow color, and have been employed in herbal medicine.
Yellowroot may refer to:
- Hydrastis canadensis, also known as goldenseal
- Xanthorhiza simplicissima
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