menispermaceous Synonyms
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menispermaceous Meaning
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menispermaceous (a.)
Pertaining to a natural order (Menispermace/) of climbing plants of which moonseed (Menispermum) is the type.
menispermaceous Sentence Examples
- Menispermaceous plants are distinguished by their specialized woody vines and unique leaf morphology.
- The family Menispermaceae includes over 500 species of menispermaceous vines found worldwide.
- Menispermaceous vines exhibit a wide range of adaptations, including climbing, twining, and scrambling growth forms.
- The leaves of menispermaceous plants are often palmately lobed or dissected, with distinctive vein patterns.
- The flowers of menispermaceous vines are small and inconspicuous, often appearing in clusters or racemes.
- The fruits of menispermaceous plants vary in form, including drupes, berries, and capsules.
- Some menispermaceous species possess medicinal properties and are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
- The menispermaceous vine Anamirta cocculus is a potent hallucinogen and was once used as a fish poison.
- The genus Cocculus contains several species of menispermaceous vines known for their toxic alkaloids.
- The menispermaceous vine Chondrodendron tomentosum is a valuable source of the alkaloid curare, used in the production of muscle relaxants.
FAQs About the word menispermaceous
Pertaining to a natural order (Menispermace/) of climbing plants of which moonseed (Menispermum) is the type.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Menispermaceous plants are distinguished by their specialized woody vines and unique leaf morphology.
The family Menispermaceae includes over 500 species of menispermaceous vines found worldwide.
Menispermaceous vines exhibit a wide range of adaptations, including climbing, twining, and scrambling growth forms.
The leaves of menispermaceous plants are often palmately lobed or dissected, with distinctive vein patterns.
