What is another word for false sarsaparilla?
Pronunciation: [fˈɒls sˌɑːsɐpɐɹˈɪlə] (IPA) 
False sarsaparilla refers to a variety of plant species that are not true sarsaparilla, but have similar properties or names. Some common synonyms for false sarsaparilla include wild sarsaparilla, Indian root, and meadow sarsaparilla. Wild sarsaparilla is a term used for Aralia nudicaulis, a North American plant that has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine. Indian root refers to two different plants - Aletris farinosa and Eryngium yuccifolium - that were used by Native Americans and early settlers for various ailments. Meadow sarsaparilla, or Halsarrhenia filipendula, is a European plant with similar properties to Aralia nudicaulis.
