strophanthus

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A tropical plant like a small tree or shrub with leaves in circles, showy clustered flowers, and often poisonous seeds

noun

Specialized

: estrofanto

The seeds of the strophanthus plant were used traditionally as arrow poison.

Examples

Some species of strophanthus produce highly toxic seeds.
Some species of strophanthus have striking, star-shaped flowers that attract gardeners.
Botanists study strophanthus for its medicinal and toxic properties.
The strophanthus plant is known for its beautiful flowers.
The seeds of the strophanthus plant were used traditionally as arrow poison.
Some species of strophanthus have striking, star-shaped flowers that attract gardeners.
Some species of strophanthus produce highly toxic seeds.

Compounds

Strophanthus kombe

Specialized

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A tropical climbing plant from Africa whose seeds are used to make heart medicine

Surface Forms

strophanthus singular

strophanthuses plural

strophanthi plural

Etymology

Strophanthus comes from Greek parts stroph- ('twist') and -anthus ('flower'), the same -anthus you see in chrysanthemum. So it means 'twisted flower', which helps you remember a plant with showy, sometimes twisted petals and even poisonous seeds.