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Noun cocculus carolinus has 1 sense
- Carolina moonseed, Cocculus carolinus - woody vine of southeastern United States resembling the common moonseed but having red fruits
--1 is a kind of moonseed
--1 is a member of Cocculus, genus Cocculus
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Cocculus carolinus
Description:
Cocculus carolinus, also known as the Carolina snailseed, is a woody vine native to the southeastern United States. It belongs to the Menispermaceae family and is characterized by its coiled and hook-shaped brown seeds.
Senses:
- Noun: A plant species of the Menispermaceae family, commonly found in the southeastern United States.
- Noun: The dried seeds of the Cocculus carolinus plant, used in traditional medicine for their physiological effects.
Sample Sentences:
- The lush forests of the southeastern United States are home to the beautiful Cocculus carolinus vine.
- In alternative medicine, Cocculus carolinus seeds are believed to have sedative properties.
- Herbalists often use extracts from Cocculus carolinus as a natural remedy for nausea and motion sickness.
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