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  1. derris root, tuba root, Derris ellipticanoun

    woody vine having bright green leaves and racemes of rose-tinted white flowers; the swollen roots contain rotenone

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  1. derris root

    Derris is genus of leguminous plants found in Southeast Asia and the southwest Pacific islands, including New Guinea. The roots of D. elliptica contain rotenone, a strong insecticide and fish poison. Despite the secondary compounds found in Derris, they serve as food plants for many Lepidopteran larvae including Batrachedra spp.

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  1. derris root

    Derris root is a plant root derived from species of the Derris and Lonchocarpus genus known for its insecticidal properties. It contains Rotenone, a naturally occurring compound often used in insecticides and pesticides. This root is traditionally used for fishing due to its ability to stun fish, while in gardening, it is used as a natural organic pesticide.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of derris root in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of derris root in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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