Assertion: alkaloid | /r/CapableOf | play important role
Facets:
value: in this sense
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Some alkaloids that have played an important role in this sense include aconi-tine, atropine, colchicine, coniine, ephedrine, ergotamine, mescaline, morphine, strychnine, psilocin and psilocybin.
text: Alkaloids are known to play an important role in the defense of plants against herbivores.