podophyllum (Meaning)
podophyllum (n)
perennial rhizomatous herbs
podophyllum (n.)
A genus of herbs of the Barberry family, having large palmately lobed peltate leaves and solitary flower. There are two species, the American Podohyllum peltatum, or May apple, the Himalayan P. Emodi.
The rhizome and rootlet of the May apple (peltatum), -- used as a cathartic drug.
Synonyms & Antonyms of podophyllum
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podophyllum Sentence Examples
- Podophyllum is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the family Berberidaceae.
- Podophyllum peltatum, commonly known as Mayapple, is a species of Podophyllum native to eastern North America.
- Podophyllum plants have large, lobed leaves and white flowers.
- The fruit of Podophyllum plants is a yellow or orange berry.
- The roots and rhizomes of Podophyllum plants contain podophyllotoxin, a potent cytotoxic agent.
- Podophyllotoxin is used as an active ingredient in some anti-cancer drugs.
- Podophyllum extracts have been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat various ailments.
- The use of Podophyllum extracts requires caution due to their potential toxicity.
- Some species of Podophyllum are listed as endangered or threatened.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect and preserve Podophyllum populations
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perennial rhizomatous herbsA genus of herbs of the Barberry family, having large palmately lobed peltate leaves and solitary flower. There are two species, the
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Podophyllum is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the family Berberidaceae.
Podophyllum peltatum, commonly known as Mayapple, is a species of Podophyllum native to eastern North America.
Podophyllum plants have large, lobed leaves and white flowers.
The fruit of Podophyllum plants is a yellow or orange berry.
