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Picrasma

Picrasma

9.9
A small group of tropical trees whose bitter bark people use in medicine
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The bark of Picrasma is used in traditional medicine for its bitter properties.

Examples

  • The Picrasma tree is often found in tropical rainforests.

  • Several species of Picrasma are cultivated for their ornamental value in tropical gardens.

  • Researchers studied the ecological role of Picrasma trees in Asian rainforests.

  • Many herbalists use Picrasma for its medicinal properties.

  • The bark of Picrasma is used in traditional medicine for its bitter properties.

  • Several species of Picrasma are cultivated for their ornamental value in tropical gardens.

  • Researchers studied the ecological role of Picrasma trees in Asian rainforests.

Surface Forms

Picrasma singular
Picrasmas plural

Etymology

The word Picrasma comes from the Greek root pikros meaning 'bitter', so the name points to these trees' very bitter bark that has been used in traditional medicine.