Dragon lily: 1 definition
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Dragon lily 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)Dragon lily in English is the name of a plant defined with Gloriosa superba in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Methonica virescens (Lindl.) Kunth (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Feddes Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1913)
· Annales Botanices Systematicae (Walpers) (1852)
· Resultati Scientifici della missione Stefanini-Paoli nella Somalia Italiana (1916)
· Cytologia (1990)
· Journal of the Indian Botanical Society (1992)
· Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l’Europe (1853)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Lily.
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