ba đậu

Cây ba đậu cảnh có những chiếc lá nhiều màu sắc rất đẹp.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Croton (plant): A tropical plant (genus Croton) belonging to the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), often characterized by colorful, variegated leaves.
   • Croton seed: Specifically refers to the seeds of Croton tiglium, a plant known for its purgative and toxic properties, historically used in traditional medicine.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hạt ba đậu có độc tính mạnh. (Croton seeds have strong toxicity.)
  • Cây ba đậu thường được trồng làm cảnh. (The croton plant is often grown for ornamental purposes.)

Advanced Usage

• "Dầu ba đậu": Croton oil, a powerful purgative and irritant oil extracted from croton seeds.
  • Dầu ba đậu từng được sử dụng trong y học cổ truyền với liều lượng rất thận trọng. (Croton oil was once used in traditional medicine with very careful dosage.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cây ba đậu cảnh: Ornamental croton (refers to non-toxic, decorative varieties).
• Hạt ba đậu tía: A specific term often referring to the seeds of .

Synonyms

• Cây croton: Croton plant (scientific/common English name).
• Mần tưới: A regional Vietnamese name for certain croton species.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "ba đậu" primarily denotes the plant and its seeds in a botanical and medicinal context. In modern colloquial usage, it is less common and mostly appears in specialized discussions about plants or traditional medicine. Its most recognized reference is to the toxic seeds and their derived oil.