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Menispermum

Menispermum

9.9
A climbing plant with moon-shaped seeds that grows in North America and Asia
  • noun
  • /ˌmɛnɪˈspɜrməm/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Menispermum is well known for its distinctive moon-shaped seeds.

Examples

  • Native Americans traditionally used the roots of Menispermum for medicinal purposes.

  • The genus Menispermum includes various climbing plants native to North America.

  • Menispermum species are often found climbing along riverbanks and forest edges.

  • The Menispermum plant is known for its climbing ability.

  • Many species of Menispermum can be found in Asia.

  • Menispermum species are often found climbing along riverbanks and forest edges.

  • Many species of Menispermum thrive in the humid environments of Asia.

Compounds

Menispermum canadense
  • Specialized
9.9

A climbing vine from eastern North America with large leaves and grape-like poisonous berries

Surface Forms

Menispermum singular
Menispermums plural

Etymology

Menispermum comes from Greek parts menis 'moon' and sperma 'seed'. So the name means 'moon-seed', a handy image to remember these climbing plants called moonseeds because their seeds are shaped like little moons.