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Bladderpod (Noun)

Meaning 1

Any of several hairy North American herbs having yellow racemose flowers and inflated pods.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The bladderpod plant is commonly found in coastal areas, where its bright yellow flowers provide a striking contrast to the dull surroundings.
  • As she walked through the garden, Emily noticed a peculiar-looking plant with inflated pods, which her grandfather told her was a bladderpod.
  • The bladderpod has medicinal properties but requires careful preparation to be used as a treatment for various ailments.
  • During the field trip, the botany students collected samples of bladderpod for further study, fascinated by its unique characteristics.
  • Bladderpod grows abundantly in the dry creek beds and gravelly areas, its hairy leaves and stems adapted to thrive in harsh conditions.

Hypernyms

  • Herbaceous Plant

Meaning 2

North American wild lobelia having small blue flowers and inflated capsules formerly used as an antispasmodic.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The bladderpod plant has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat various ailments, including asthma and bronchitis.
  • Bladderpod is a type of wild lobelia that grows in dry areas of North America and is known for its small blue flowers.
  • The inflated capsules of the bladderpod plant were once used as an antispasmodic to relieve muscle cramps and spasms.
  • In some parts of the United States, bladderpod is still used today as a natural remedy for respiratory issues.
  • The bladderpod plant is often found growing in rocky outcroppings and dry meadows, where its unique flowers and capsules can be seen.

Synonyms

  • Indian Tobacco
  • Lobelia Inflata

Hypernyms

  • Lobelia

Meaning 3

Annual or perennial herbs with inflated seed pods; some placed in genus Lesquerella.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Bladderpod plants can be found in the wild in areas with well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
  • Lesquerella gordoni is a species of bladderpod that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
  • Some bladderpod species have seeds that are difficult to extract from the inflated seed pods, making harvesting a challenge.
  • In areas where the soil is dry and rocky, bladderpod plants are able to thrive and even produce multiple generations in a single growing season.
  • Researchers are studying the potential uses of bladderpod as a crop plant for producing industrial oils and other valuable chemicals.

Hypernyms

  • Herbaceous Plant

Meaning 4

Any of several plants of the genus Physaria having racemose yellow flowers and inflated pods.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Hypernyms

  • Herbaceous Plant
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