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Cyamopsis

Cyamopsis

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A small group of annual hairy plants from tropical Africa and Arabia
  • noun
  • /saɪəˈmɒpsɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The most well-known species within Cyamopsis is the guar plant, used for its gum.

Examples

  • Botanists have identified several medicinal uses for members of the Cyamopsis genus.

  • Researchers studied how Cyamopsis adapts to arid climates in northern Africa.

  • The Cyamopsis plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Many farmers in Africa cultivate Cyamopsis for its benefits.

  • Researchers studied how Cyamopsis adapts to arid climates in northern Africa.

  • The most well-known species within Cyamopsis is the guar plant, used for its gum.

  • Many farmers in Africa cultivate Cyamopsis for its benefits.

Synonyms

genus Cyamopsis
vsCyamopsis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of annual, usually hairy herbs from tropical Africa and Arabia in the pea family

is the general description without noting taxonomic family

Compounds

Cyamopsis tetragonolobus
  • Specialized
9.9

A beanlike plant grown in dry areas for seeds used to make guar gum

genus Cyamopsis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of annual, usually hairy herbs from tropical Africa and Arabia in the pea family

Surface Forms

Cyamopsis singular
Cyamopses plural

Etymology

The word Cyamopsis comes from the Greek kyamos meaning 'bean' and opsis meaning 'appearance'. So Cyamopsis means 'bean-like', which fits this small group of annual herbs, including the guar, a bean plant from Africa and Arabia used for its gum.