HYPERICUM
\hˈa͡ɪpəɹˌɪkəm], \hˈaɪpəɹˌɪkəm], \h_ˈaɪ_p_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_k_ə_m]\
Definitions of HYPERICUM
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large almost cosmopolitan genus of evergreen or deciduous shrubs and herbs with often showy yellow flowers; cosmopolitan except tropical lowlands and arctic or high altitudes and desert regions
By Princeton University
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large almost cosmopolitan genus of evergreen or deciduous shrubs and herbs with often showy yellow flowers; cosmopolitan except tropical lowlands and arctic or high altitudes and desert regions
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Genus of perennial plants in the family CLUSIACEAE (sometimes classified as Hypericaceae). Herbal and homeopathic preparations are used for depression, neuralgias, and a variety of other conditions. Hypericum contains flavonoids; GLYCOSIDES; mucilage, TANNINS; volatile oils (OILS, ESSENTIAL), hypericin and hyperforin.
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.