Peruvian lily: 1 definition
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Peruvian lily 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) Peruvian lily in English is the name of a plant defined with Alstroemeria aurea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Alstroemeria concolor Steud. (among others).
2) Peruvian lily is also identified with Alstroemeria ligtu.
3) Peruvian lily is also identified with Alstroemeria pelegrina It has the synonym Alstroemeria peregrina f. alba Voss (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1998)
· The British Flower Garden (1835)
· Reise Erde (1834)
· Edinb. Phil. Journ. (1833) (1833)
· Flora Patagónica (1969)
· Linnaea (1857)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Peruvian lily, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
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Partial matches: Lily.
Ends with: Dover orange peruvian lily.
Full-text: Dover orange peruvian lily.
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