- an aromatic, Indian plant, Nardostachys jatamansi, of the valerian family, believed to be the nard of the ancients.
- an aromatic substance used by the ancients, supposed to be obtained from this plant.
- any of various other plants, especially an American plant, Aralia racemosa, of the ginseng family, having an aromatic root.
- an aromatic Indian valerianaceous plant, Nardostachys jatamans, having rose-purple flowers
- an aromatic ointment obtained from this plant
- any of various similar or related plants
- a North American araliaceous plant, Aralia racemosa, having small green flowers and an aromatic root
