Mayweed: 1 definition
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Mayweed 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) Mayweed in English is the name of a plant defined with Ambrosia artemisiifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Iva monophylla Walter (among others).
2) Mayweed is also identified with artemisiifolia.
3) Mayweed is also identified with Ammi majus It has the synonym Selinum ammoides Krause (etc.).
4) Mayweed is also identified with Anacyclus pyrethrum It has the synonym Anacyclus pyrethrum DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2001)
· Pharmazie (1991)
· Flora Boreali-Americana (1803)
· Cytologia (1980)
· Flora Mediterranea (1998)
· Lagascalia (1978)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mayweed, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
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)
Ends with: Disc mayweed, False mayweed.
Full-text: Disc mayweed, False mayweed.
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