Goatroot

/ˈɡoʊtˌruːt/ noun

Definition

A plant with roots that resemble or are valued for feeding goats, or historically a plant used in folk medicine.

Etymology

Compound word from 'goat' and 'root,' likely named because goats would eat it or because of its root structure.

Kelly Says

Many 'goat' plants got their names because goats would eagerly eat them—ancient herders used this to identify which wild plants were safe and nutritious!

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