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Trichodesma
Barbbells
Trichodesma is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family (Boraginaceae), comprising approximately 38 accepted species. The genus is distributed across tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. Members are herbaceous plants with medicinal properties, particularly T. indicum, which is utilized in traditional medicine and has been subject to conservation concerns due to overexploitation.