What is another word for colubrina?

Pronunciation: [kˌɒluːbɹˈiːnə] (IPA)

Colubrina is a term used to describe a group of plants that belong to the Rhamnaceae family. Commonly known as snakebarks, these plants are characterized by their attractive bark patterns and small flowers. The term 'colubrina' is derived from the Latin word 'coluber' which means snake. Synonyms for colubrina include snakebark, colubrine, and rhamnus. Other terms that are used to refer to these plants include the corky-barked colubrina, bitter-bush, and Scorpion-stinger. These plants are native to warm regions of the world and are often used for landscaping and other decorative purposes. Despite their attractive appearance, some species of colubrina have been known to cause skin irritation and other health issues.

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What are the hypernyms for Colubrina?

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What are the hyponyms for Colubrina?

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What are the holonyms for Colubrina?

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What are the meronyms for Colubrina?

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Usage examples for Colubrina

That some of these despised antidotes are worth a little further investigation may, in the light of present experience as to the value of strychnine in snakebite, be inferred from the fact, that among them is the wood of Strychnos colubrina, and also the well-known Huang Noo, a vegetable extract made from another variety of the Strychnos family, and largely used by the Chinese, whilst, according to a letter in the Australasian Medical Gazette, July, 1892, the principal ingredient of a strange compound used by the native snake doctors of Central America with much success is Nux Vomica.
"On Snake-Poison: its Action and its Antidote"
A. Mueller

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