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Saussurea costus

Saussurea costus Meaning & Definition
Saussurea costus Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Saussurea costus?

[n] 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 | Synonyms for Saussurea costus: costusroot | Saussurea lappa

Related Terms | Find terms related to Saussurea costus:

See Also | genus Saussurea | herb | herbaceous plant | Saussurea

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