# lignum rhodium

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈlɪɡnəm ˈɹəʊdɪəm/

## Definitions
1. The fragrant wood of several shrubs and trees, especially of species Convolvulus scoparius and Convolvulus floridus (Convolvulaceae) from the Canary Islands, and of the West Indian Amyris balsamifera (Rutaceae).
2. Rhodiola rosea (Crassulaceae).
3. An oil yielded by such plants, used in herbal medicine.

## Etymology
From New Latin lignum rhodium (literally “rosy wood”), from Ancient Greek ῥόδον (rhódon, “rose”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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