tribulus
IPA: trɪbjʌɫʌs
Root Word: Tribulus
noun
- a genus of plants in the family Zygophyllaceae and found in diverse climates and soils worldwide from latitudes 35°S to 47°N. The best-known member is T. terrestris (puncture vine), a widespread invasive species and weed.
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Examples of "tribulus" in Sentences
- Tribulus is a genus of plants found in many warm regions.
- Tribulus has been shown to enhance sexual behaviour in an animal model.
- Tribulus species are perennial, but some grow as annuals in colder climates.