Dolichos (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of chiefly tropical vines often placed in genera Dipogon or Lablab or Macrotyloma.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus dolichos includes a variety of species, many of which are edible and used in local cuisine.
- Dolichos lablab is often cultivated for its nutritious seeds and pods.
- Some species of dolichos have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- Dolichos unguiculata is a type of vine that is commonly found in tropical regions.
- The seeds of dolichos purpureus are rich in protein and are often used as a supplement in animal feed.