Lamb's quarters: 1 definition
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Lamb's quarters 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) Lamb's quarters in English is the name of a plant defined with Chenopodium album in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Atriplex alba Crantz (among others).
2) Lamb's quarters is also identified with Chenopodium hederiforme It has the synonym Atriplex alba (L.) Crantz (etc.).
3) Lamb's quarters is also identified with Chenopodium murale It has the synonym Rhagodia congesta (Hook. f.) Moq. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1907)
· Exercitia Phytologica (1792)
· American Midland Naturalist (1914)
· Scripta Fac. Sci. Nat. Univ. Purkyn. Brun. (1978)
· Newslett. Int. Organ. Pl. Biosyst. (Pruhonice) (1999)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1929)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Common lamb's quarters, Hilamocika, Rajashaka, Vastu, Shakaraja, Cakravati, Cilli, Vastuka.
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