piptostegia root

piptostegia root
\\ˌpiptəˈstēj(ē)ə-\ noun
Etymology: New Latin Piptostegia genus of Convolvulaceae, from Greek piptein to fall + New Latin -o- + steg- + -ia
: a jalap from the root of a Brazilian bindweed (Piptostegia pisonis) — called also Brazilian jalap

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  • brazilian jalap — noun Usage: usually capitalized B : piptostegia root …   Useful english dictionary

  • Brazilian jalap — noun see piptostegia root …   Useful english dictionary

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