Adlumidin

/ədˈluːmɪdɪn/ noun

Definition

A chemical alkaloid compound found in Adlumia plants, with potential pharmaceutical properties.

Etymology

Created by combining the genus name Adlumia with the standard chemical suffix -in, following the convention of naming plant alkaloids after their botanical sources.

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While adlumidin never became a blockbuster drug, the search for active compounds in plants like Adlumia continues to drive botanical research—many modern medicines started as hunters searching obscure plants.

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