Tannis root From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Tannis root can mean these things: * The fictional herb used by the neighbors of Rosemary in Ira Levin’s novel Rosemary’s Baby. 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 Klaatu[1]. * 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 “Cavern” by Phish. * Mentioned in the song “The Squirming Coil” by Phish. * Mentioned on ABC Daytime show All My Children on Friday January 25, 2008, as a possible cause for the poisoning-like symptoms of fictional characters Dr. Franklin Quentin “Frankie” Hubbard and Greenlee Smythe. Frankie Hubbard