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Derris (Noun)

Meaning

Any of various usually woody vines of the genus Derris of tropical Asia whose roots yield the insecticide rotenone; several are sources of native fish and arrow poisons.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The local tribesman gathered the roots of the derris plant for its potent insecticidal properties.
  • In Southeast Asia, derris is widely used as a natural fish poison due to its toxic compound rotenone.
  • Some species of derris have become invasive in non-native ecosystems, disrupting local wildlife and plant populations.
  • Rotenone extracted from the roots of the derris plant has been used for centuries by the indigenous people to poison fish for food.
  • The plant derris contains high concentrations of rotenone in its roots, making it a valuable resource for organic pest control in gardens.

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