Cape poison: 1 definition
Introduction:
Cape poison 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)Cape poison in English is the name of a plant defined with Boophone disticha in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Haemanthus ciliaris L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1999)
· Herbertia (1937)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· An Appendix (1821)
· Hum. Exp. Toxicol. (2001)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2002)
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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)
Partial matches: Cape, Poison.
Starts with: Cape poison bulb, Cape poison bush, Cape poison onion.
Full-text: Cape poison onion, Cape poison bush, Cape poison bulb.
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