"rauwolfia" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rauwolfias [plural]
Etymology: From the genus name. Head templates: {{en-noun}} rauwolfia (plural rauwolfias)
  1. Any of several small trees and shrubs, of the genus Rauwolfia, that yield materials of medical use. Categories (lifeform): Dogbane family plants
    Sense id: en-rauwolfia-en-noun-g2-Z~iUd Disambiguation of Dogbane family plants: 66 34 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 54 46
  2. Any of a group of alkaloids extracted from these trees.
    Sense id: en-rauwolfia-en-noun-1C-VQu7A Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 54 46

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