Pica pica: 1 definition
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Pica pica 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) Pica pica in Nicaragua is the name of a plant defined with Tragia volubilis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Croton scandens Vell. (among others).
2) Pica pica in South America is also identified with Gronovia scandens It has the synonym Gronovia jacquiniana Roem. (etc.).
3) Pica pica is also identified with Laportea aestuans It has the synonym Urtica petiolata (Decne.) Steud. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Abhandlungen der Königlichen Böhmischen Gesellschaft der Wissenschaften (1845)
· Flora Brasiliensis (1853)
· Flora (1850)
· Botanische Bemerkungen. (1844)
· Das Pflanzenreich (1919)
· Botanical Gazette (1895)
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Partial matches: Pica.
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