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Tephrosia

Tephrosia

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A group of tropical plants in the pea family with silvery or hairy leaves
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The leaves of Tephrosia often have a distinctive silvery appearance.

Examples

  • Several species of Tephrosia are valued for their use in traditional medicine and agriculture.

  • Botanists discovered a rare Tephrosia shrub during their study in the tropical forest.

  • The Tephrosia plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the beauty of Tephrosia.

  • In the tropical garden, they cultivated a variety of Tephrosia known for its striking foliage.

  • Researchers identified several new species of Tephrosia in their expedition across the subtropical region.

  • Various types of Tephrosia are found in the wild, each adapting uniquely to its environment.

Compounds

Tephrosia purpurea
  • Specialized
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A tropical bush with purple flowers that people use in traditional medicine and to improve soil

Tephrosia virginiana
  • Specialized
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A small bush from eastern North America with soft leaves and yellow-pink flowers used to make insect poison

Surface Forms

Tephrosia main

Etymology

Tephrosia comes from the Greek word tephros, which means 'ash-coloured'. The name points to the plants' grey or silvery leaves, so it helps you remember this group of tropical herbs and shrubs in the pea family.