Harpagophytum
noun
Har·pa·goph·y·tum
\ˌhärpəˈgäfətəm\
Definition of Harpagophytum
: a small genus of southern African herbs (family Pedaliaceae) including the grapple plant
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Origin and Etymology of harpagophytum
New Latin, from Latin harpago grappling hook + Greek phyton plant — more at phyt-
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