Stizolobium

Stizo·​lo·​bi·​um

ˌstizəˈlōbēəm,

ˌstīz-

taxonomic synonym of mucuna

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from stiz- (from Greek stizein to tattoo) + -o- + -lobium (from Greek lobion small lobe, diminutive of lobos lobe)

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