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stevia
ste·vi·a S5816650 (stē′vē-ə, stĕv′ē-ə)n.1. Any of various American plants of the genus Stevia of the composite family, especially the perennial S. rebaudiana, native to Paraguay, whose leaves contain sweet-tasting glycosides.2. Any of various extracts derived from the leaves of S. rebaudiana, used as noncaloric sweeteners and flavoring agents.
[New Latin Stevia, genus name, after Petrus Jacobus Stevus, originally Pedro Jaime Esteve (c. 1500-1556), Spanish botanist and the first European to investigate the plants.]stevia (ˈstiːvɪə) n (Plants) any plant of the genus Stevia, of tropical and subtropical America, esp S. rebaudiana, cultivated for its sweet leaves: family Asteraceae (composites)[C19: named after Pedro Jaime Esteve (1500–56), Spanish botanist]Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | stevia - any plant of the genus Stevia or the closely related genus Piqueria having glutinous foliage and white or purplish flowers; Central and South Americagenus Stevia - genus of shrubs and herbs of tropical and warm Americasherb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests | | 2. | stevia - any plant of the genus Piqueria or the closely related genus Steviagenus Piqueria, Piqueria - small genus of tropical American perennial herbs or subshrubs with white to pale yellow flowers; often included in genus Steviaherb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests |
Translationsstevia
 stevia steviaThe HEALTHY SUGAR. Super sweet leaves that have no effect on your pancreas, blood sugar or insulin. Safe for diabetics. Although it’s really sweet, it actually reduces sugars in the system which displace calcium. Can actually be used for tooth and mouth care- mix with Pau d’arco, baking soda, licorice root and yucca root-Stevia sweetens the herbs and as an antiseptic to kill the acid and plaque forming bacteria.A good source of chromium, which helps in the regulation of blood sugar, which may help prevent diabetic cataracts, and also helps diabetics who often suffer from impotence. Antibiotic. Good source of saponins, which improve the absorption of other compounds taken with it.Stevia
Stevia (stē′vē-ă) [NL] A genus of shrubs native to South America. A noncaloric sugar substitute is made from plants of this genus. stevia
Words related to stevianoun any plant of the genus Stevia or the closely related genus Piqueria having glutinous foliage and white or purplish flowersRelated Words- genus Stevia
- herb
- herbaceous plant
noun any plant of the genus Piqueria or the closely related genus SteviaRelated Words- genus Piqueria
- Piqueria
- herb
- herbaceous plant
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