Diminutive of abode. It is the name of two different plants. One is also called the mat, honeycomb or verbena. Its scientific name is Glandularia bipinnatifida and belongs to the family Verbenaceae. It is a herbaceous plant. The other plant is Merremia umbellata of the family Convolvulaceae. It is also known in Central America with the names jícama, rennet or cajete. It is a climbing plant of flared flowers.
