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Cissampelos

noun
Cis·sam·pe·los | \siˈsampəˌläs\

Definition of Cissampelos 

: a genus of tropical woody vines (family Menispermaceae) having alternate simple leaves and dioecious mostly tetramerous flowers — see false pareira, velvetleaf

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History and Etymology for Cissampelos

New Latin, from Greek kissos ivy + ampelos vine

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