genus podophyllum (Meaning)
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genus podophyllum (n)
perennial rhizomatous herbs
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus podophyllum
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genus podophyllum Sentence Examples
- Podophyllum peltatum, commonly known as the mayapple, belongs to the genus Podophyllum.
- The genus Podophyllum comprises two species, Podophyllum peltatum and Podophyllum hexandrum.
- Podophyllum species are herbaceous perennials with large, palmately lobed leaves.
- The rhizomes of Podophyllum peltatum have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- Extracts from the genus Podophyllum have shown antitumor and antiviral properties.
- Podophyllum species are native to North America and eastern Asia.
- The fruit of Podophyllum plants is a fleshy, ovoid pod containing several seeds.
- The genus Podophyllum is classified within the family Berberidaceae.
- Some Podophyllum species are used as ornamental plants in gardens and landscapes.
- The toxic components of the genus Podophyllum, including podophyllotoxin and peltatin, require careful handling.
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perennial rhizomatous herbs
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Podophyllum peltatum, commonly known as the mayapple, belongs to the genus Podophyllum.
The genus Podophyllum comprises two species, Podophyllum peltatum and Podophyllum hexandrum.
Podophyllum species are herbaceous perennials with large, palmately lobed leaves.
The rhizomes of Podophyllum peltatum have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
