African lily: 1 definition
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African lily 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) African lily in English is the name of a plant defined with Agapanthus 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 Crinum africanum L. (among others).
2) African lily is also identified with Agapanthus praecox It has the synonym Tulbaghia praecox Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1997)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1999)
· Life Sciences
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (2003)
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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: Lily.
Ends with: Blue african lily.
Full-text: Blue african lily.
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