Foxtail: 1 definition
Introduction:
Foxtail 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) Foxtail in English is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus caudatus 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 patula Bubani (among others).
2) Foxtail is also identified with Hordeum murinum It has the synonym Critesion glaucum (Steud.) Á. Löve (etc.).
3) Foxtail is also identified with Pennisetum polystachion It has the synonym Panicum triticoides Poir. (etc.).
4) Foxtail is also identified with Setaria italica It has the synonym Panicum viride var. italicum (L.) Backer (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nordic Journal of Botany (1995)
· Systema Naturae, Editio Decima (1759)
· Botanical Magazine, or ‘Flower-Garden Displayed’ (2227)
· Plantae Europeae (1890)
· American Journal of Botany (1915)
· Flora Brasiliensis (1877)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Foxtail amaranth, Foxtail barley, Foxtail fescue, Foxtail grass, Foxtail millet, Foxtail orchid, Foxtail palm.
Ends with: African foxtail, Blue foxtail, Bristly foxtail, Bur foxtail, Green foxtail, Rhodesian foxtail, Yellow foxtail.
Full-text (+7): Foxtail barley, African foxtail, Foxtail millet, Rhodesian foxtail, Foxtail orchid, Foxtail amaranth, Yellow foxtail millet, Bur foxtail, Yellow foxtail, Wild foxtail millet, Foxtail fescue, Foxtail palm, African foxtail grass, Bristly foxtail, Green foxtail, Foxtail grass, Bur foxtail grass, Green foxtail grass, Blue foxtail, Ullu.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Foxtail; (plurals include: Foxtails). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Annadatri-carita (study) (by Sarannya V.)
1. Social and Economical Aspects in Annadatri-carita < [Chapter 5 - Annadatri-carita—A Critical Study]
Settlement in Early Historic Ganga Plain (by Chirantani Das)
Part 6 - Agriculture of the Vārāṇasī region < [Chapter V - Rise of Vārāṇasī as a Nodal Centre]