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Definition of Scammonyroot
1. Noun. Tropical American prostrate or climbing herbaceous perennial having an enormous starchy root; sometimes held to be source of the sweet potato.
Exact synonyms: Ipomoea Fastigiata, Ipomoea Panurata, Man-of-the-earth, Manroot, Wild Potato Vine, Wild Sweet Potato Vine
Generic synonyms: Morning Glory
Generic synonyms: Morning Glory
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scammonyroot
Literary usage of Scammonyroot
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A manual of vegetable materia medica by George Sampson V. Wills (1878)
"Gamboge ... ... ... 75 Podophyllum Rhizome 3 to 4 Guaiacum Wood ... 3 to 4
Myrrh ......... 28 Copaiba ... ... ... 50 Benzoin ... ... ... 80 ScammonyRoot . ..."
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