menyanthes (Meaning)
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menyanthes (n)
the type genus of the Menyanthaceae; one species: bogbeans
Synonyms & Antonyms of menyanthes
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menyanthes Sentence Examples
- Menyanthes trifoliata, commonly known as bogbean, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Northern Hemisphere.
- Menyanthes features distinctive trifoliate leaves with long, slender petioles.
- The plant's root system consists of thick, fleshy rhizomes that anchor it in marshy or peaty soil.
- Menyanthes flowers are white to pink and arranged in dense racemes at the end of erect stems.
- The fruits of Menyanthes are spherical capsules that contain numerous minute seeds.
- Bogbean requires acidic, nutrient-poor soils and can often be found in bogs, fens, and other wetland habitats.
- Traditional medicine practitioners have used Menyanthes to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive disorders and fever.
- The plant's bitter taste is attributed to the presence of glycosides, which have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
- Menyanthes is also a larval host plant for the marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia).
- Despite its medicinal value, Menyanthes should be used cautiously as it contains toxic substances and can cause adverse effects if ingested in large doses.
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the type genus of the Menyanthaceae; one species: bogbeans
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Menyanthes trifoliata, commonly known as bogbean, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Northern Hemisphere.
Menyanthes features distinctive trifoliate leaves with long, slender petioles.
The plant's root system consists of thick, fleshy rhizomes that anchor it in marshy or peaty soil.
Menyanthes flowers are white to pink and arranged in dense racemes at the end of erect stems.
