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genus sil·phi·um

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  1. Silphium, genus Silphiumnoun

    tall North American perennial herbs

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  1. genus silphium

    Genus Silphium is a classification of flowering plants in the sunflower family, Asteraceae, that includes perennial herbs notable for their large, resinous leaves and yellow flowers. Its species have been used historically for various medicinal, culinary, and even potentially contraceptive purposes. However, overharvesting has led to many species within this genus reportedly goes extinct. The most well-known member of this genus is probably the Silphium perfoliatum, also known as the cup plant.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of genus silphium in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of genus silphium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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