podophyllum

American  

[pod-uh-fil-uhm] / ˌpɒd əˈfɪl əm /

noun

1. the dried rhizome of the May apple, Podophyllum peltatum, from which podophyllin is derived.

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Etymology

Origin of podophyllum

From New Latin, dating back to 1750–60; podo-, -phyll

Example Sentences

Here, Camille has planted traditional shade plants such as astilbe, hostas and Solomon’s seal, and some special plants, like the ‘Apple Court’ crested painted fern, Podophyllum, and a pink-tipped ‘Tsuma-gaki’ Japanese maple.

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There are groupings of Podophyllum ‘Spotty Dotty’, a hybrid mayapple, Japanese stewartia and pitcher plants with vessel-like blooms shaped like a hood that bugs can crawl up and into.

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Although there is an attractive Podophyllum native to the Eastern United States, it’s the Asian species that steal the show.

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One of the most spectacular is Podophyllum delavayi.

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I grow many varieties of Podophyllum, but my favorite is Podophyllum difforme — ‘Starfish Form’.

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