Stevia (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any plant of the genus Stevia or the closely related genus Piqueria having glutinous foliage and white or purplish flowers; Central and South America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Stevia plants are native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, where they have been used for centuries as a natural sweetener.
- The genus Stevia includes over 200 species of plants, many of which have been used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory properties.
- Stevia rebaudiana is the most widely cultivated species of Stevia, and its leaves are used to produce a popular sugar substitute.
- In traditional Paraguayan medicine, Stevia plants are used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues and skin conditions.
- Stevia plants have become popular among gardeners in recent years due to their low maintenance requirements and drought tolerance.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Any plant of the genus Piqueria or the closely related genus Stevia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.