schizandra

 
Pronunciation: /skɪtˈsandrə/

noun

[mass noun]
  • a Chinese herb whose berries are credited with various stimulant or medicinal properties.
    • Schisandra chinensis, family Schisandraceae

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin Schisandra, formed as schizo- + Greek andr-, anēr man, on account of the divided stamens