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Wild Mandrake (Noun)

Meaning

North American herb with poisonous root stock and edible though insipid fruit.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The wild mandrake, also known as American mandrake, is a perennial plant native to eastern North America.
  • In some parts of the United States, the wild mandrake is considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native plants.
  • The fruit of the wild mandrake is edible, but it is often described as bland and unremarkable.
  • Wild mandrake root has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, but its toxicity makes it a potentially hazardous remedy.
  • The wild mandrake plant contains a number of toxic compounds, including podophyllotoxin, which can be poisonous if ingested in large quantities.

Synonyms

  • Podophyllum Peltatum
  • Mayapple
  • May Apple

Hypernyms

  • Herb
  • Herbaceous Plant
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