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Definition: Epimedium grandiflorum

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. Slow-growing creeping plant with semi-evergreen leaves on erect wiry stems; used as ground cover.[Wordnet].

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Extended Definition: Epimedium grandiflorum

Epimedium grandiflorum

Epimedium grandiflorum
Epimedium grandiflorum
Epimedium grandiflorum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ranunculales
Family: Berberidaceae
Genus: Epimedium
Species: E. grandiflorum
Binomial name
Epimedium grandiflorum
C. Morren[1]
Synonyms
  • Epimedium macranthum var. violaceum (C. Morren & Decne.) Franch.[1]
  • Epimedium grandiflorum forma violaceum[1]
  • Epimedium violaceum[1]

Epimedium grandiflorum (aka E. Macranthum) is a species of Epimedium.

Epimedium grandiflorum is a flowering plant which has aphrodisiac characteristics, having been shown to increase sexual activity in goats.[2] It commonly is packed in a capsule with some other ingredients or sold as an herb. It is generally packaged with the name "Horny Goat Weed." This plant has bright red stems with green heart shaped leaves which are slightly hairy on the bottom. They grow to a maximum of six to nine inches and in the spring produce light purple colored flowers.

References

  1. a b c d "Epimedium grandiflorum information from NPGS/GRIN". www.ars-grin.gov. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
  2. "Epimedium grandiflorum". www.ibiblio.org. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.

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