Ailanthus: 1 definition
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Ailanthus 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)Ailanthus in English is the name of a plant defined with Ailanthus altissima in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Toxicodendron altissimum Mill., Anacardiaceae (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
· Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences (1916)
· Poisonous Plants of the United States. (1975)
· Botanical dermatology. (1979)
· Mémoires de l’Académie des Sciences (1786)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ailanthus, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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)
Starts with: Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsa, Ailanthus grandis, Ailanthus triphysa.
Full-text (+240): Aralu, Bagadhupa, Araluvrksa, Agal, Araluka, Mahrukh, Matti, Hen, Peddamanu, Pisasha, Perumaram, Hemmara, Mattipongilyam, Tree of heaven, Mahanimba, Ailanthus triphysa, Mahala, Doddabevu, Peddamandu, Aduso.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Ailanthus; (plurals include: Ailanthuses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Vision of Death in the Dry Salvages of T. S. Eliot < [October - December 1977]
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