bowman's root

[ boh-muh nz ]
/ ˈboʊ mənz /

noun

an eastern U.S. plant, Gillenia trifoliata, of the rose family, having terminal clusters of white flowers.
Also called false ipecac, Indian physic.

Origin of bowman's root

1805–15, Americanism; by folk etymology from beaumont root, from proper name Beaumont