Careless weed: 1 definition
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Careless weed 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) Careless weed in English is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus retroflexus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Galliaria retroflexa (L.) Nieuwl. (among others).
2) Careless weed is also identified with Amaranthus spinosus It has the synonym Galliaria spinosa (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Lazaroa (1989)
· Darwiniana (1992)
· Economic Botany (1975)
· Int. Immunopharmacol. (2005)
· Botaničeskij Žurnal (1990)
· Historia Amaranthorum (1790)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Prickly careless weed.
Full-text: Prickly careless weed.
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