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Definition of Scopolia
1. Noun. Genus of European perennial herbs yielding medicinal alkaloids.
Exact synonyms: Genus Scopolia
Generic synonyms: Asterid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Solanaceae, Potato Family, Solanaceae
Member holonyms: Scopolia Carniolica
Generic synonyms: Asterid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Solanaceae, Potato Family, Solanaceae
Member holonyms: Scopolia Carniolica
Medical Definition of Scopolia
1. The dried rhizome and roots of Scopolia carniolica (family Solanaceae), a herb of Austria and neighboring countries of Europe; it resembles belladonna in pharmacologic action. Origin: G.A. Scopoli, Italian naturalist, 1723-1788 (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scopolia
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