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Desmodium Tortuosum

Desmodium tortuosum is a plant species belonging to the family Fabaceae. Commonly known as the hitchhiker plant or beggar lice, it is native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia. It is widely cultivated as a forage crop and has numerous medicinal properties.

Part of Speech: Noun (Botany)

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A tropical plant species of the Fabaceae family, characterized by twisted stems and small clusters of purple flowers.

Example sentence:

The desmodium tortuosum is often used in traditional medicine for its various therapeutic properties.

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Part of Speech: Noun (Common Name)

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A hitchhiker plant or beggar lice common in tropical regions, known for its small hooked fruits that easily attach to clothing or animal fur.

Example sentence:

After hiking through the dense forest, we had to spend hours removing the tiny desmodium tortuosum seeds from our clothes.

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Part of Speech: Noun (Medicine)

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A medicinal plant known for its potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Example sentence:

The extract of desmodium tortuosum has shown promising results in alleviating symptoms of arthritis.

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