Ruscus
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An evergreen shrub with tough, sharp leaves and small flowers
- noun
- /ˈrʌskəs/
- Specialized
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Ruscus
- The Ruscus plant thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade, making it ideal for gardens.
Examples
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Gardeners appreciate Ruscus for its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements.
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In traditional medicine, Ruscus is valued for its anti-inflammatory properties.
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How it works: The saponin-enriched ruscus extract does two things.
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Synonyms
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A group of evergreen shrubs from Europe with small tough leaves and red berries
focuses on spiny leaves and small flowers rather than the fruits
Compounds
genus Ruscus
- Specialized
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A group of evergreen shrubs from Europe with small tough leaves and red berries
Ruscus aculeatus
- Specialized
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A small evergreen bush with stiff stems that look like flat leaves and red berries
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ruscus comes from the old Latin word ruscus, which was the name for the plant 'butcher's-broom', a small, tough evergreen with sharp leaves. That's why Ruscus is used today for this group of hardy shrubs.
