Hoary basil: 1 definition
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Hoary basil 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) Hoary basil in English is the name of a plant defined with Ocimum americanum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ocimum album Roxb. (among others).
2) Hoary basil is also identified with Ocimum kilimandscharicum It has the synonym Ocimum tortuosum Baker (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Amoenitates academicae (1755)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Revue de Cytologie et de Biologie Végétales, le Botaniste (1984)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora of West Tropical Africa (1931)
· Die Pflanzenwelt Ost-Afrikas (1895)
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Partial matches: Hoary, Basil.
Full-text: Nayitulasi.
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