tephrosia (Meaning)

Wordnet

tephrosia (n)

genus of tropical and subtropical herbs or shrubs: hoary peas

Webster

tephrosia (n.)

A genus of leguminous shrubby plants and herbs, mostly found in tropical countries, a few herbaceous species being North American. The foliage is often ashy-pubescent, whence the name.

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genus of tropical and subtropical herbs or shrubs: hoary peasA genus of leguminous shrubby plants and herbs, mostly found in tropical countries, a few herbaceou

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Tephrosia vogelii, commonly known as fish poison, is a shrub native to Africa.

Tephrosia candida is a leguminous plant with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

The roots of Tephrosia purpurea contain rotenone, a potent insecticide and piscicide.

Tephrosia seed extract has been shown to improve soil fertility and crop yields.