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Tolmiea

Definition: Tolmiea is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Saxifragaceae, native to western North America. Also known as "piggyback plant," it is characterized by its ability to reproduce vegetatively by developing new plantlets on the margins of its leaves.

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Noun:

1. A plant belonging to the Tolmiea genus, typically found in western North America.

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Sense 1:

Noun: One of many species of Tolmiea plants, commonly used as ornamental houseplants due to their attractive foliage.

Sample Sentence:

I bought a beautiful Tolmiea at the local garden center to add some greenery to my living room.

Sense 2:

Noun: The dried leaves or extracts obtained from Tolmiea plants that are used in traditional medicine for various purposes.

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Some herbalists claim that the tolmiea leaves have healing properties and can be brewed into a soothing tea.

Sense 3:

Noun: Tolmiea as a botanical genus studied by botanists and scientists interested in understanding its phylogeny and ecology.

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Researchers are conducting experiments to unravel the genetic diversity of Tolmiea species found in different habitats.

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