Dragonroot: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Dragonroot in English is the name of a plant defined with Arisaema dracontium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Arum exsertum Salisb. (among others).
2) Dragonroot in North America is also identified with Arisaema triphyllum It has the synonym Alocasia atrorubens (Aiton) Raf. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Am. Journal of Botany
· Synopsis Aroidearum
· Fl. New York (1843)
· Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants. (1974)
· American Midland Naturalist (1928)
· Annual Report of the New York State Museum (1898)
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