Paintbrush: 1 definition
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Paintbrush 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) Paintbrush in English is the name of a plant defined with Haemanthus albiflos in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Diacles pubescens (Herb.) Salisb., nom. inval. (among others).
2) Paintbrush is also identified with Scadoxus puniceus It has the synonym Haemanthus rouperi auct. (etc.).
3) Paintbrush in South Africa is also identified with Haemanthus coccineus It has the synonym Perihemia coarctata (Jacq.) Raf. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Pl. Hort. Schoenbr. (1797)
· Fam. Nat. Syn. Monogr. (1847)
· Pl. Hort. Schoenbr. (1804)
· Miss. Biol. Borana, Racc. Bot., Angiosp.-Gymnosp. (1939)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Amaryllidaceae. Flora of Tropical East Africa (1982)
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Starts with: Paintbrush lily.
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