juglone

English

Etymology

Juglandaceae +‎ -one

Noun

juglone (countable and uncountable, plural juglones)

1. (organic chemistry) An allelopathic aromatic compound found in the leaves, roots, husks, and bark of plants in the Juglandaceae family, particularly the black walnut, used as a colouring agent.

Derived terms

• hydroxyjuglone