ephedra
The ripe cones of a female Ephedra distachya subsp. monostachya. Saratov, Russia.
Meaning
Noun
- Any plant of the genus Ephedra of gymnosperm shrubs.
- A stimulant derived from the plant Ephedra sinica (species) used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine and in over-the-counter weight-loss aids.
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Origin
- From Ancient Greek ἐφέδρα, from ἐπί + ἕδρα.
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