noun
- Plural of podophyllum; the rhizomes or roots of plants of the genus Podophyllum, used in traditional medicine and as a source of podophyllin resin.
Usage: botanical; medicinal; technical
Examples
- The herbalist collected podophylli from the forest floor for use in traditional remedies.
- Podophylli have been harvested for centuries in Asian and North American folk medicine.
- The extraction of podophyllin from podophylli requires careful processing.
- Botanical gardens cultivate podophylli for research and educational purposes.