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mayapple::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | may apple, podophyllum peltatum, wild mandrake |
| Type of | herb, herbaceous plant |
Examples of mayapple
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Podophyllyum emodi is a cousin of the common mayapple weed found in the United States.
From the sciencedaily.com
They consider hostas snack food, so foil them by planting something less palatable such as mayapple or vinca.
From the boston.com
Thanks in part, however, to a medicine created from molecules identified in an African flower, an American mayapple tree and a soil bacterium, doctors were able to save his life.
From the sacbee.com
Currently, podophyllotoxin is produced commercially using the roots and rhizomes of Indian mayapple, an endangered species harvested from the wild in India, Pakistan, Nepal, and China.
From the sciencedaily.com
Previous research demonstrated that American mayapple leaves contain podophyllotoxin, making way for the development of American mayapple as a high-value crop for American growers.
From the sciencedaily.com
Zheljazkov explained that, until now, there has been no comprehensive study on the genetic resources of American mayapple colonies across the United States.
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- North American herb with poisonous root stock and edible though insipid fruit
- Podophyllum peltatum, commonly called mayapple, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the family Berberidaceae, native to wooded areas of eastern North America.
