What does "desmodium" mean?

Any member of the genus Desmodium of the flowering plant family Fabaceae, containing mostly inconspicuous legumes but some with bright or large flowers.

What is a synonym for "desmodium"?

Common synonyms include: genus desmodium.

Desmodium

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Noun

1
Any member of the genus Desmodium of the flowering plant family Fabaceae, containing mostly inconspicuous legumes but some with bright or large flowers.

Synonyms

All synonyms

genus desmodium

Etymology

From the genus name.

Related phrases

flowering plant

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