Lilac: 1 definition
Introduction:
Lilac 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)Lilac in English is the name of a plant defined with Ehretia rigida in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pittosporum commutatum Krauss (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Plantarum Capensium (1800)
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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Lilac bauhinia, Lilac chaste tree, Lilac penstemon, Lilac pink, Lilac tassel flower, Lilacala, Lilacandra, Lilacatura, Lilachatura.
Ends with: California-lilac, Cape lilac, Great woolly malayan lilac, Indian lilac, Mexican lilac, Persian lilac, Senegal lilac, Summer lilac, West indian lilac, White-berried malayan lilac, Wild lilac.
Full-text (+10): Lilac pink, Lilac chaste tree, Summer lilac, California-lilac, Lilac bauhinia, Persian lilac, Lilac penstemon, Cape lilac, Mexican lilac, White-berried malayan lilac, West indian lilac, Wild lilac, Hottentot's lilac, Lilac tassel flower, Indian lilac, Great woolly malayan lilac, Katuppuracu, Senegal lilac, Cikarinimpam, Cimamgi.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Lilac; (plurals include: Lilacs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Whitman and the Ironic Bird-Symbol < [January – March, 1989]
Gardens During Mughal Regime < [April – June, 2002]
The Theme of Death in Whitman’s Poetry < [January – March 1992]
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
73. Cardamine pratensis, Linn. < [Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (mustards family)]
Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal (by Shubha Majumder)
Abandoned Temples/Structural Ruins Containing Sculptural Specimens < [Chapter 5 - Jaina Architectural and Sculptural Remains]