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Cocculus

Cocculus

9.9
A climbing plant or bush that grows in tropical and subtropical regions
  • noun
  • /ˈkɒk.jʊ.ləs/
  • Specialized
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  • Cocculus species are often found in tropical Asian rainforests, where they climb up trees for sunlight.

Examples

  • The dried berries of Cocculus are used in traditional herbal remedies in some cultures.

  • Botanists collected several varieties of Cocculus during their expedition in Southeast Asia.

  • The Cocculus plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Many species of Cocculus are used in traditional medicine.

  • Cocculus species are often found in tropical Asian rainforests, where they climb up trees for sunlight.

  • Botanists collected several varieties of Cocculus during their expedition in Southeast Asia.

  • The dried berries of Cocculus are used in traditional herbal remedies in some cultures.

Compounds

Cocculus carolinus
  • Specialized
9.9

A climbing woody plant with red berries that grows on fences

Surface Forms

Cocculus singular
Cocculi plural

Etymology

Cocculus comes from the Greek word kokkos, meaning 'berry'. That's fitting because these climbing plants often have small berry-like fruits, so the name helps you remember the plant group and its use in traditional remedies.