cycasins
/ˈsaɪkəsɪnz/
noun
- Plural form of cycasin; multiple types or instances of the toxic chemical found in cycad plants.
- Researchers are analyzing the cycasins in these plants to understand their effects on wildlife.
- Different species of cycads produce various cycasins with different levels of toxicity.
- The presence of cycasins in the soil can affect the growth of other plants nearby.