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(D) Podophyllum (commonly known as Mayapple) is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the family Berberidaceae. It is considered an endangered spe

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(D) Podophyllum (commonly known as Mayapple) is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the family Berberidaceae. It is considered an endangered species in many regions due to over-harvesting for its medicinal properties. The plant contains podophyllotoxin,which is used in the treatment of certain types of cancer and genital warts. Other options like Tulsi and Garlic are common medicinal plants but are not classified as endangered species.

Which endangered species is used as a medicinal plant?

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