Mexican poppy: 1 definition
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Mexican poppy 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) Mexican poppy in English is the name of a plant defined with Argemone mexicana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Echtrus mexicanus (L.) Nieuwl. (among others).
2) Mexican poppy is also identified with Argemone ochroleuca.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· J. Palynol. (1980)
· Cytologia (1988)
· Nomenclator Botanicus. (1840)
· American Midland Naturalist (1914)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Mem. Torrey Bot. Club (1958)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mexican poppy, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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)
Partial matches: Poppy.
Ends with: Yellow-flowered mexican poppy.
Full-text: Yellow-flowered mexican poppy, Mulluhaladigolligolike, Arasinaummatta, Bommadamde, Brahmadandi, Eliyotti, Kitukkatti, Kutukutuppai, Asi, Ase.
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