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Helicteres

Helicteres

9.9
A group of small trees and shrubs from tropical America and Asia with long twisted fruits
  • noun
  • /hɛlɪˈkɛtəriz/
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists recently discovered a new species within the Helicteres genus in Southeast Asia.

Examples

  • The Helicteres genus includes several shrubs prized for their medicinal properties.

  • The Helicteres plant thrives in tropical climates.

  • In some cultures, the fruits of Helicteres are used in traditional herbal remedies.

  • Have you seen the Helicteres growing in the garden?

  • In some cultures, the fruits of Helicteres are used in traditional herbal remedies.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new species within the Helicteres genus in Southeast Asia.

  • The Helicteres genus includes several shrubs prized for their medicinal properties.

Synonyms

screw tree
vsHelicteres
9.9

A tropical tree or shrub with seed pods twisted like a spiral

is the formal scientific name used for the genus in botany

Compounds

Helicteres isora
  • Specialized
9.9

A small bush from India with orange-red flowers and hairy leaves

Surface Forms

Helicteres singular
Helicteres plural

Etymology

The word Helicteres comes from the Greek root helix, meaning 'spiral' or 'twist', because these shrubs have long, spirally twisted fruits. Like the word helicopter, the name points to a turning, spiral shape.