Amaryllis: 1 definition
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Amaryllis 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) Amaryllis in English is the name of a plant defined with Hippeastrum puniceum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Amaryllis belladonna L. (among others).
2) Amaryllis is also identified with Hippeastrum vittatum It has the synonym Amaryllis vittata subsp. guarapuavae Ravenna (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Handbuch zur Erkennung der nutzbarsten und am häufigsten vorkommenden Gewächse (1829)
· Kew Bulletin (1997)
· Sertum Anglicum (1788)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Bull. New York Bot. Gard. (1907)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Amaryllis, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, 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)
Full-text (+33): Kasturi, Hippeastrum vittatum, Vishamumguli, Zephyranthes rosea, Zephyranthes atamasco, Crinum zeylanicum, Crinum bulbispermum, Zephyranthes minuta, Crinum lineare, Hippeastrum puniceum, Sapakanda, Brunsvigia orientalis, Brunsvigia josephiniae, Crinum forbesii, Crinum jagus, Zephyranthes candida, Crinum latifolium, Gul-e-tur, Gul-e-toor, Crinum viviparum.
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M.C.: A Tribute < [October – December, 1983]
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