Cocculus (Noun)
Meaning
Climbing plants or shrubs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cocculus is a genus of climbing plants or shrubs in the family Menispermaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
- The cocculus plant is often used as an ornamental in gardens due to its attractive flowers and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions.
- In some parts of Asia, cocculus is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever and rheumatism.
- Cocculus laurifolius is a species of flowering plant in the family Menispermaceae, native to the Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia.
- The cocculus plant can grow quite vigorously and may require regular pruning to keep it under control and prevent it from becoming invasive.