| ipomea | The dried root of Ipomoea orizabensis (family Convolvulaceae). See: ipomea resin. Synonym: orizaba jalap root. Origin: G. Ips (ip-), a worm, + homoios, like (05 Mar 2000) |
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| ipomea resin | Resin obtained from the dried root of Ipomoea orizabensis; a cathartic. See: scammony. (05 Mar 2000) |