Cockspur: 1 definition
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Cockspur 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) Cockspur in English is the name of a plant defined with Caesalpinia bonduc in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ticanto nuga (L.) Medik. (among others).
2) Cockspur is also identified with Centaurea melitensis It has the synonym Calcitrapa patibilcensis Kunth.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodr. Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ Orient. (1834)
· Flora of the British West Indian Islands (1860)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1820)
· Hortus Kewensis (1811)
· Flora Japonica (1784)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cockspur coral bean, Cockspur coral tree, Cockspur grass, Cockspur panic grass, Cockspur thistle, Cockspur thorn.
Ends with: Gulf cockspur, Maltese cockspur, Yellow cockspur.
Full-text: Cockspur coral bean, Yellow cockspur, Maltese cockspur, Cockspur thistle, Cockspur coral tree, Cockspur thorn, Cockspur grass, Cockspur panic grass, Vauvalotti, Murukkalli, Gulf cockspur, Gulf cockspur grass, Karintu, Vavvalotti, Utappu, Ambhahshyamaka.
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