Lexical entry
ヤラッパ
yarappa
A Mexican climbing plant (Ipomoea purga) known for its medicinal tuberous roots.
Places & EnvironmentPure GairaigoSource: Spanish
Meaning
A species of climbing plant native to Mexico, whose dried roots are used to produce a powerful purgative drug.
- medicinal plant
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