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phy·to·lac·ca
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Princeton's WordNet
Phytolacca, genus Phytolaccanoun
type genus of Phytolaccaceae: pokeweed
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Phytolacca
Phytolacca is a genus of perennial plants native to North America, South America and East Asia. Some members of the genus are known as pokeweeds or similar names such as pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot or poke sallet. Other names for species of Phytolacca include inkberry and ombú. The generic name is derived from the Greek word φυτόν (phyton), meaning "plant," and the Latin word lacca, a red dye. Phytolaccatoxin and phytolaccigenin are present (in the leaves, stems, roots, blossoms, berries etc.) in many species which are poisonous to mammals if not prepared properly. The berries are eaten by birds, which are not affected by the toxin. The small seeds with very hard outer shells remain intact in the digestive system and are eliminated whole.The genus comprises about 25 to 35 species of perennial herbs, shrubs, and trees growing from 1 to 25 m (3 to 80 ft) tall. They have alternate simple leaves, pointed at the end, with entire or crinkled margins; the leaves can be either deciduous or evergreen. The stems are green, pink or red. The flowers are greenish-white to pink, produced in long racemes at the ends of the stems. They develop into globose berries 4 to 12 millimetres (0.2 to 0.5 in) diameter, green at first, ripening dark purple to black.
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phytolacca
Phytolacca is a genus of perennial herbs, shrubs, and trees in the Pokeweed family. Its members are native to North and South America, Asia, and New Zealand. They are known for their attractive dark green leaves and flowers, which produce dark purple berries. Some species of phytolacca are grown as ornamental plants, while others are considered weeds. Despite their attractive appearance, many parts of these plants are sometimes toxic if ingested.
Webster Dictionary
Phytolaccanoun
a genus of herbaceous plants, some of them having berries which abound in intensely red juice; poke, or pokeweed
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. fyto`n plant + It. lacca lac.]
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Phytolacca
A plant genus of the family PHYTOLACCACEAE, order Caryophyllales.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of phytolacca in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of phytolacca in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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