Crocus: 1 definition
Introduction:
Crocus 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)Crocus in English is the name of a plant defined with Crocus sativus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Geanthus autumnalis Raf. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2004)
· Irid. Gen. (1827)
· Gardeners Dictionary, ed. 8 (1768)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Illustrations of the Botany of the Himalayan Mountains (1834)
· Gard. Chron. (1879)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Crocus, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
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)
Starts with: Crocus flavus, Crocus sativus.
Ends with: Autumn crocus, Prairie-crocus, Saffron crocus, Wild crocus.
Full-text (+171): Kunkuma, Kesara, Jaguda, Zafran, Pishuna, Dhira, Crocus flavus, Raja, Saffron crocus, Crocus sativus, Ghusrina, Agnishekhara, Kusumatmaka, Maralukam, Kashmirajanma, Kruku, Khoongoomapoo, Kesaram, Zaafaran, Kesar mugra.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Crocus; (plurals include: Crocuses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.5. Use of Kuṅkuma (Saffron) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 17 - The Superintendent of Forest Produce < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Review < [October 1960]
Wordsworth: A Centenary Tribute < [October 1950]
Modernists, Imagists, And Futurists < [September-October 1932]
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