derris elliptica

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Noun derris elliptica has 1 sense

derris root, tuba root, Derris elliptica - woody vine having bright green leaves and racemes of rose-tinted white flowers; the swollen roots contain rotenone
--₁ is a kind of vine
--₁ is a member of genus Derris

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derris elliptica

Description:

Derris elliptica is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, native to Southeast Asia. It is known for its various uses in traditional medicine and as a natural insecticide.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The derris elliptica vine is commonly used in Southeast Asian countries.

2. Researchers are studying the chemical composition of derris elliptica to develop new insecticides.

Adjective:

1. The derris elliptica extract has potent insecticidal properties.

2. The traditional medicine practitioners recommended using derris elliptica root for its healing properties.

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