Elkweed: 1 definition
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Elkweed 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)Elkweed in English is the name of a plant defined with Swertia radiata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Tesseranthium angustifolium (Rydb.) Rydb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of the Rocky Mountains
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Flora Boreali-Americana (1838)
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Ends with: Desert elkweed, White elkweed.
Full-text: Desert elkweed, White elkweed.
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