(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, Syn. Saussurea lappa, Saussurea costus
n. an annual herb (Saussurea costus) of the eastern Himalayas (Kashmir) having purple florets and a fragrant root that yields a volatile oil used in perfumery and for preserving furs. Syn. -- Saussurea costus, Saussurea lappa. [ WordNet 1.5 ]