Podophyllum Definition

noun

(botany) Any of the genus Podophyllum of herbaceous perennial plants in the family Berberidaceae, with palmately lobed umbrella-like leaves, and several stems produced from a creeping underground rhizome.

Wiktionary

The rhizome and rootlet of the May apple (Podophyllum peltatum), used as a cathartic drug.

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Synonyms:
  • genus Podophyllum

Other Word Forms of Podophyllum

Noun

Singular:
podophyllum
Plural:
podophyllums

Origin of Podophyllum

  • From the genus name.

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