Lambkill: 1 definition
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Lambkill 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) Lambkill in English is the name of a plant defined with Kalmia angustifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chamaedaphne angustifolia (L.) Kuntze.
2) Lambkill is also identified with Kalmia carolina It has the synonym Kalmia angustifolia var. carolina (Small) Fernald.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of the Southeastern United States
· Meth. (1794)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Edinburgh New Philos. J. (1834)
· Taxon (1982)
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