What's the difference between cohosh and rootstock?

Cohosh


Definition:

  • (n.) A perennial American herb (Caulophyllum thalictroides), whose rootstock is used in medicine; -- also called pappoose root. The name is sometimes also given to the Cimicifuga racemosa, and to two species of Actaea, plants of the Crowfoot family.

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Rootstock


Definition:

  • (n.) A perennial underground stem, producing leafly s/ems or flower stems from year to year; a rhizome.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The rootstocks of Aconitum plants, which contain aconite alkaloids, have been common components of Chinese herbal recipes.
  • (2) The rootstocks of aconitum plants have been commonly employed in traditional Chinese herbal recipes for "cardiotonic" actions and for relieving "rheumatism."
  • (3) Rootstocks, or varieties that restrict the uptake of toxic ions, increase the salt tolerance of some susceptible fruit crops.
  • (4) The response was measured by the increase in cross-sectional trunk area, total shoot growth, and fruit yield of McIntosh apple trees on M.26 rootstock.
  • (5) The high concentration of transisoasarone was found in the rootstock (rhizome).
  • (6) Toxicological evaluation revealed that aconites from the Aconitum rootstocks were the only plausible casual factor for intoxication.
  • (7) The use of viroid-free sources of seeds, seedlings, rootstocks and budwood should greatly reduce the risk of the future spread of the viroid.
  • (8) Get growing An apple tree with a semi-dwarfing rootstock, such as MM106, will allow you the luxury of both blossom and fruit even in the smallest garden Email Dan at dan.pearson@observer.co.uk

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