Found 2 items, similar to Saussurea Costus.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Saussurea costus Saussurea costus 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: costusroot, Saussurea lappa]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Saussurea Costus Pachak \Pa*chak"\, n. (Bot.) The fragrant roots of the Saussurea Costus, exported from India to China, and used for burning as incense. It is supposed to be the costus of the ancients. [Written also putchuck.] [1913 Webster]