Dropseed: 1 definition
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Dropseed means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Dropseed in English is the name of a plant defined with Sporobolus africanus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Vilfa africana (Poir.) P. Beauv. (among others).
2) Dropseed is also identified with Sporobolus indicus It has the synonym Agrostis elongata var. flaccida Roth (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Observationes Botanicae (1789)
· Nomenclator Botanicus. Editio secunda (1840)
· Bulletin du Jardin Botanique de l’État Bruxelles (1955)
· Kew Bulletin (1965)
· Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae (1810)
· Blumea (1991)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dropseed, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: African dropseed, Beach dropseed, Catstail dropseed, Covered-spike dropseed, Giant dropseed, Narrow-plumed dropseed, Northern dropseed, Prairie dropseed, Ratstail dropseed, Red dropseed, Sand dropseed, Seashore dropseed, Tough dropseed, Virginia dropseed, Virginian dropseed, Whorled dropseed.
Full-text (+1): Covered-spike dropseed, Virginia dropseed, Whorled dropseed, Ratstail dropseed, Seashore dropseed, Catstail dropseed, Giant dropseed grass, Sand dropseed, African dropseed grass, Prairie dropseed, Cat's tail dropseed, Giant dropseed, Rat's tail dropseed, Beach dropseed, Virginian dropseed, Prairie dropseed grass, Tough dropseed, Narrow-plumed dropseed, African dropseed, Red dropseed.
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