African potato: 1 definition
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African potato 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)African potato in English is the name of a plant defined with Hypoxis hemerocallidea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym see Mary Gunn and Leslie E. Codd, Botanical Exploration of Southern Africa. 300. Cape Town 1981 (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1878)
· Botanical Magazine, or ‘Flower-Garden Displayed’ (5690)
· Systema Naturae
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Potato.
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