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noun
Strongylodon macrobotrys, a leguminous perennial liana endemic to the tropical forests of the Philippines.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: emerald vine
Antonyms: none provided
noun
vigorous Philippine evergreen twining liana; grown for spectacular festoons of green flowers that resemble lobster claws
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: emerald creeper, Strongylodon macrobotrys
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: liana
History
The bluish-green colour of the flowers is thought to resemble the precious stone jade.
