French weed: 1 definition
Introduction:
French weed 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) French weed in English is the name of a plant defined with Commelina erecta in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Commelina erecta fo. villosa (C.B. Clarke) Standl. & Steyerm. (among others).
2) French weed is also identified with Thlaspi arvense It has the synonym Teruncius arvensis Lunell (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of West Pakistan (1973)
· American Midland Naturalist (1916)
· Monographiae Phanerogamarum (1881)
· Rhodora (1940)
· Botaniceskjij Žurnal SSSR (1984)
· Watsonia (1997)
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