Pedilanthus Pavonis (Noun)
Meaning
Wax-coated Mexican shrub related to Euphorbia antisyphilitica.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pedilanthus pavonis is a type of succulent that stores water in its leaves to survive dry periods.
- The wax-coated leaves of the Pedilanthus pavonis help to prevent water loss through transpiration.
- Pedilanthus pavonis is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall in the dry regions of Mexico.
- The plant's ability to photosynthesize efficiently allows it to thrive in full sun, a common environment for Pedilanthus pavonis.
- The milky sap of Pedilanthus pavonis has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, similar to its relative Euphorbia antisyphilitica.