ephedra

/e'fi:drə /

Thân thiện

The hiker examined the ephedra growing among the desert rocks.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A jointed and nearly leafless desert shrub: A type of plant, typically found in arid regions, characterized by green, jointed stems, very small scale-like leaves, and producing fleshy, often reddish seeds.

Usage

• The word "ephedra" is used as a singular, countable noun. It refers to the plant itself or to the genus () containing these plants. It is often discussed in botanical, medicinal, or ecological contexts.
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Advanced Usage

• In botanical classification: Used to refer to the genus , the only genus in the family Ephedraceae.
  • The genus Ephedra includes approximately 65 species.
• In pharmacology and medicine: Refers to the source of the alkaloid ephedrine.
  • The dried stems of certain ephedra species are a natural source of ephedrine.

Variants and Related Words

• Ephedrine (n): A stimulant and decongestant alkaloid compound derived from plants of the genus .
  • Ephedrine is used in some medications for asthma and nasal congestion.

Synonyms

• Joint fir: A common name for plants in the genus .
• Mormon tea: A common name for some North American species of , often brewed as a herbal tea.
• Ma huang: The Chinese name for , a species used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Học thuật

Noun

1. jointed and nearly leafless desert shrub having reduced scalelike leaves and reddish fleshy seeds

Từ đồng nghĩa

• joint fir