Bitterhout: 1 definition
Introduction:
Bitterhout 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)Bitterhout in South Africa is the name of a plant defined with Xysmalobium undulatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gomphocarpus undulatus Schltr. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· The Flowering Plants of South Africa (1926)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1820)
· Hortus Kew., ed. 2 (1811)
· Enum. Syst. Pl. (1760)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1894)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Bitterhoutwortel.
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