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epimedium

/ˌɛpɪˈmiːdiəm/

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noun

/ˌɛpɪˈmiːdiəm/formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее род травянистых многолетних растений, произрастающих в регионах от Средиземноморья до Индии и Восточной Азии.

A noun referring to a genus of herbaceous perennial plants native to regions from the Mediterranean to India and eastern Asia.

proper noun

  1. C1formalscientific

    A genus of flowering herbaceous perennial plants native to regions from the Mediterranean to India and eastern Asia, often used in traditional medicine.

    ruТравянистое многолетнее растение

    • Epimedium species are often grown in shade gardens for their attractive foliage and flowers.
    • In traditional Chinese medicine, Epimedium is used as an aphrodisiac and for bone health.
    • This Epimedium cultivar thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade.
    • Several Epimedium species are native to the mountainous forests of eastern Asia.

    Synonymsbarrenwort

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