Hitsuji-gusa: 1 definition
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Hitsuji-gusa 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)Hitsuji-gusa in Japan is the name of a plant defined with Nymphaea tetragona in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Castalia crassifolia Hand.Mazz. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1824)
· Symbolae Sinicae (1931)
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1981)
· Aquatic Pl. Japan (1994)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1971)
· Proc. Carnegie Inst. Wash. (1905)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Gusa.
Ends with: Aka-bana-hitsuji-gusa.
Full-text: Aka-bana-hitsuji-gusa.
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