1. a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the barberry family, commonly known as mayapple
Usage: botanical
2. a resin extracted from the roots of podophyllum plants, used medicinally
Usage: medical

Examples

• The podophyllum plant produces a single white flower in spring.
• Podophyllum grows naturally in woodland areas of eastern North America.
• The botanist studied the podophyllum specimens in the herbarium.
• Podophyllum resin has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
• The pharmacist explained that podophyllum extract requires careful handling.
• Wild podophyllum can be found growing under the forest canopy.