Orris root

Orris root (Rhizoma iridis; etymology possibly an alteration of iris) is the root of Iris germanica and Iris pallida. It had the common name of Queen Elizabeth Root. It is commonly used as a fixative and base note in perfumery and as a botanical in gin.

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