Evening primrose: 1 definition
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Evening primrose 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) Evening primrose in English is the name of a plant defined with Oenothera biennis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Onagra muricata (L.) Moench (among others).
2) Evening primrose is also identified with Oenothera rosea It has the synonym Hartmannia gauroides Spach (etc.).
3) Evening primrose is also identified with Oenothera tetraptera It has the synonym Hartmannia macrantha Spach (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Carniolica (1772)
· A Flora of North America (1840)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Contributions from the United States National Herbarium (1905)
· Acta Biol. Cracov., Ser. Bot. (1980)
· Systematic Botany Monographs (1997)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Evening, Primrose.
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