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Definition of Eriodictyon
1. Noun. Small genus of evergreen shrubs of southwestern United States and Mexico.
Exact synonyms: Genus Eriodictyon
Generic synonyms: Asterid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Hydrophyllaceae, Hydrophyllaceae, Waterleaf Family
Member holonyms: Eriodictyon Californicum, Yerba Santa
Generic synonyms: Asterid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Hydrophyllaceae, Hydrophyllaceae, Waterleaf Family
Member holonyms: Eriodictyon Californicum, Yerba Santa
Medical Definition of Eriodictyon
1. The dried leaves of Eriodictyon californicum (family Hydrophyllaceae); the fluidextract and the syrup have been used as an expectorant and to mask the taste of bitter substances. Synonym: mountain balm, yerba santa. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Eriodictyon
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