genus piscidia Antonyms
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Meaning of genus piscidia
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genus piscidia (n)
genus of shrubs or small trees having indehiscent pods with black seeds; roots and bark yield fish poisons
genus piscidia Sentence Examples
- Genus Piscidia belongs to the Fabaceae family.
- Piscidia erythrina is the most well-known species of genus Piscidia.
- The bark of Piscidia species contains a piscicide, which is toxic to fish.
- Native Americans have traditionally used genus Piscidia for medicinal purposes.
- Genus Piscidia has been used as a natural insecticide and pesticide.
- The active compounds in genus Piscidia include rotenone, piscidin, and erythrin.
- Genus Piscidia is also known by the common names Jamaica dogwood and fish poison tree.
- The seeds of genus Piscidia are toxic and can be fatal if ingested.
- Genus Piscidia is a genus of flowering plants native to the Neotropics.
- The genus Piscidia includes trees, shrubs, and vines.
FAQs About the word genus piscidia
genus of shrubs or small trees having indehiscent pods with black seeds; roots and bark yield fish poisons
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Genus Piscidia belongs to the Fabaceae family.
Piscidia erythrina is the most well-known species of genus Piscidia.
The bark of Piscidia species contains a piscicide, which is toxic to fish.
Native Americans have traditionally used genus Piscidia for medicinal purposes.
