Tannis root

Tannis root can mean these things:

• The fictional herb used by the neighbors of Rosemary in Roman Polanski's classic film Rosemary's Baby, and in the novel of the same name by Ira Levin. The proper name, Tanis, is the Greek form of Tanith - derived from Semitic roots meaning "serpent lady". This was the name of the Phoenician goddess of love, fertility, the moon and the stars.
  • Mentioned in the song "Doctor Marvello" by Klaatu¹.
• An entertainment merchandising company based in North Carolina associated with artists such as Sonic Youth, The White Stripes, Beck, Pavement and Tenacious D.
• Mentioned in the Song "Tannis Root" by "Phantom Ghost".
• Mentioned in the song "Squirming Coil" by Phish.