Apocynum androsaemifolium
Definition
A species of perennial herbaceous plant in the genus Apocynum, remarkable for its pale pink, fragrant, bell-shaped flowers grouped in terminal cymes; commonly known as spreading dogbane. All parts of the plant are highly toxic due to the presence of apocynin and cardiac glycosides, being studied in traditional medicine and biochemistry.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Apocynum androsaemifolium
- Spreading dogbane
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Scientific binomial nomenclature, functions as an invariant grammatical unit. |
| Formation | Compounded from the genus name 'Apocynum' and the specific epithet 'androsaemifolium', indicating leaves that resemble Hypericum androsaemum. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.po.ˈki.num an.dro.sae.mi.ˈfo.li.um] |
| Source | USDA Plants Database and Taxonomic Classification Manuals |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În timpul verii, specia Apocynum androsaemifolium atrage numeroase specii de fluturi datorită nectarului abundent.
EN: During the summer, the species Apocynum androsaemifolium attracts numerous butterfly species due to its abundant nectar.
RO: Extractele din rădăcina de Apocynum androsaemifolium au fost utilizate cu prudență extreme în trecut pentru tratarea hidropiziei.
EN: Extracts from the root of Apocynum androsaemifolium were used with extreme caution in the past to treat dropsy.
RO: S-a observat că frunzele de Apocynum androsaemifolium capătă o nuanță galbenă intensă odată cu venirea toamnei.
EN: It was observed that the leaves of Apocynum androsaemifolium turn an intense yellow hue with the onset of autumn.
Idioms & Phrases
Populație de Apocynum androsaemifolium / Apocynum androsaemifolium population
RO: Grup de indivizi din această specie localizați într-un anumit habitat forestier sau la marginea drumurilor.
EN: A group of individuals of this species located within a specific forest habitat or along roadsides.
Extract de Apocynum androsaemifolium / Apocynum androsaemifolium extract
RO: Soluție concentrată obținută din prelucrarea chimică a rizomilor acestei plante, utilizată experimental în toxicologie.
EN: A concentrated solution obtained from the chemical processing of this plant's rhizomes, used experimentally in toxicology.
Morfologia speciei Apocynum androsaemifolium / Apocynum androsaemifolium morphology
RO: Totalitatea trăsăturilor structurale exterioare ale plantei, inclusiv ramificarea tulpinii și aspectul lăcrimat al florilor.
EN: The totality of the plant's external structural features, including stem branching and the drooping appearance of the flowers.
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