Sycamore: 1 definition

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Sycamore 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.

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Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Sycamore in English is the name of a plant defined with Ficus sycomorus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ficus cocculifolia var. sakalavarum (Baker) H. Perrier (among others).

2) Sycamore is also identified with Platanus occidentalis It has the synonym Platanus excelsa Salisb. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1983)
· Flore de Madagascar et des Comores (1952)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Prodromus Stirpium in Horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium (1796)
· Methodus Plantas Horti Botanici et Agri Marburgensis (1794)
· Botanical Gazette (1919)

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