PODOPHYLLUM

Podophyllum, genus Podophyllum

(noun) perennial rhizomatous herbs

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

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