Definitions for phytolacca dioica
phy·to·lac·ca dioica

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1. ombu, bella sombra, Phytolacca dioicanoun

   fast-growing herbaceous evergreen tree of South America having a broad trunk with high water content and dark green oval leaves

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1. Phytolacca dioica

   Phytolacca dioica, commonly known as ombú, is a massive evergreen tree native to the Pampa of South America. As its specific epithet suggests, it is dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants. It has an umbrella-like canopy that spreads to a diameter of 12 to 15 meters (40 to 50 feet) and can attain a height of 12 to 18 meters (40 to 60 feet). Because it is derived from herbaceous ancestors, its trunk consists of anomalous secondary thickening rather than true wood. As a result, the ombú grows fast but its wood is soft and spongy enough to be cut with a knife. These properties have led it to be used in the art of bonsai, as it is easily manipulated to create the desired effect. Since the sap is poisonous, the ombú is not grazed by cattle and is immune to locusts and other pests. For similar reasons, the leaves are sometimes used as a laxative or purgative. It is a symbol of Uruguay and Argentina, and of gaucho culture, as its canopy is quite distinguishable from afar and provides comfort and shelter from sun and rain. This tree is categorized in the same genus as the North American pokeweed. The species is also cultivated in Southern California as a shade tree. Ombú has been declared as a minor invasive species (category 3) in South Africa, where it is widely planted.

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1. phytolacca dioica

   Phytolacca dioica, commonly known as the Ombu, is a large evergreen tree native to the Pampas of South America. It belongs to the family Phytolaccaceae. This tree is characterized by its massive size, umbrella-shaped canopy, and its resistance to drought, known to store water in its trunk. Despite its woody appearance, it is technically a herbaceous plant as its wood is soft and contains very little lignin. The Ombu is also notable for its toxicity to most animals, excluding birds who often eat its fruits.

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1. Phytolacca dioica

   Phytolacca dioica, commonly known as ombú, is a massive evergreen tree native to the Pampa of South America. It has an umbrella-like canopy that spreads to a girth of 12 to 15 meters and can attain a height of 12 to 18 meters. Because it is derived from herbaceous ancestors, its trunk consists of anomalous secondary thickening rather than true wood. As a result, the ombú grows fast but its wood is soft and spongy enough to be cut with a knife. These properties have led it to be used in the art of bonsai, as it is easily manipulated to create the desired effect. Since the sap is poisonous, the ombú is not grazed by cattle and is immune to locusts and other pests. For similar reasons, the leaves are sometimes used as a laxative or purgant. It is a symbol of Uruguay and Argentina, and of Gaucho culture, as its canopy is quite distinguishable from afar and provides comfort and shelter from sun and rain. The herb is categorized in the same genus as the North American pokeweed. The species is also cultivated in Southern California as a shade tree.

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   The numerical value of phytolacca dioica in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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