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Macrotyloma

Macrotyloma

9.9
A group of climbing plants, some grown for food
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Macrotyloma species such as horse gram are cultivated for food in India and parts of Africa.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying Macrotyloma for its drought-resistant properties in arid regions.

  • The roots of Macrotyloma plants can help improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.

  • The Macrotyloma plant thrives in tropical climates.

  • Farmers in Africa cultivate Macrotyloma for its nutritious seeds.

  • Macrotyloma species such as horse gram are cultivated for food in India and parts of Africa.

  • Farmers in Africa cultivate Macrotyloma for its nutritious seeds.

  • Researchers are studying Macrotyloma for its drought-resistant properties in arid regions.

Surface Forms

Macrotyloma singular
Macrotylomas plural

Etymology

Macrotyloma comes from Greek roots: macro- meaning 'large' and -tyloma related to a word for a 'knot' or 'swelling', which gives the image of a thick pod. So, think 'large pod' to remember Macrotyloma, a group of climbing plants that are grown for food.