Argem: 1 definition
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Argem 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) Argem in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Pennisetum glaucum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cenchrus spicatus (L.) Kuntze, nom. illeg., non Cenchrus spicatus (L.) Cav. (among others).
2) Argem is also identified with Zea mays It has the synonym Zea mays var. flavorubra Körn. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1931)
· Nomenclator Botanicus. Editio secunda (1841)
· Landwirthschaftliche Flora (1866)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Zeylaniae (1864)
· Cytologia (1993)
· U.S. Department of Agriculture. Bureau of Plant Industry. Inventory of Seeds and Plants Imported by the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction (1914)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Argem meta, Argem moro, Argemaria, Argemona, Argemone albiflora, Argemone aurantiaca, Argemone chisosensis, Argemone corymbosa, Argemone du mexique, Argemone hispida, Argemone mexicana, Argemone munita, Argemone ochroleuca, Argemone pleiacantha, Argemone polyanthemos, Argemone sanguinea, Argemone subfusiformis, Argemtu.
Full-text: Argem meta, Argem moro.
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