Podophyllum, genus Podophyllum
(noun) perennial rhizomatous herbs
Source: WordNet® 3.1
From the genus name.
podophyllum (plural podophyllums)
(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.
The rhizome and rootlet of the May apple (Podophyllum peltatum), used as a cathartic drug.
Source: Wiktionary
Pod`o*phyl"lum, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. poy`s, podo`s, foot +
1. (Bot.)
Definition: A genus of herbs of the Barberry family, having large palmately lobed peltate leaves and solitary flower. There are two species, the American Podohyllum peltatum, or May apple, the Himalayan P. Emodi.
2. (Med.)
Definition: The rhizome and rootlet of the May apple (Podophyllum peltatum), -- used as a cathartic drug.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
16 May 2025
(adjective) marked by columniation having free columns in porticoes either at both ends or at both sides of a structure
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
