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Castanospermum

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Cas·​ta·​no·​sper·​mum | \ ¦kastənōˈspərməm \

Definition of Castanospermum

: a genus of Australian trees (family Leguminosae) having pinnate leaves, orange-yellow flowers, and chestnutlike seeds borne in large thick almost woody pods — see bean tree sense a

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History and Etymology for Castanospermum

New Latin, from castano- (from Castanea) + -spermum

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“Castanospermum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Castanospermum. Accessed 28 Oct. 2021.

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