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Cynanchum

Cynanchum

9.9
A group of tropical African climbing plants like woody vines
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Cynanchum
  • The Cynanchum vines climbed rapidly, covering the entire fence in a season.

Examples

  • The rare species of Cynanchum found in the region are studied by botanists.

  • Several medicines have been derived from plants of the Cynanchum genus.

  • The Cynanchum plant thrives in tropical climates.

  • Did you see the Cynanchum climbing up the tree?

  • Several medicines have been derived from plants of the Cynanchum genus.

  • The Cynanchum vines climbed rapidly, covering the entire fence in a season.

  • The rare species of Cynanchum found in the region are studied by botanists.

Synonyms

cynancum
vsCynanchum
  • Specialized
9.9

A climbing tropical plant from Africa and Madagascar with greenish or purple flowers and long smooth pods

is the formal genus term noting perennial habit and family affiliation

Surface Forms

Cynanchum singular
Cynanchums plural

Etymology

Cynanchum comes from Greek parts cyn- meaning 'dog' and -anchum meaning 'to choke'. A helpful image is 'dog-strangler' — these are strong, twining vines that wrap around and can choke other plants, which explains the name and helps you remember they are climbing plants.