Poison wood: 1 definition
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Poison wood 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) Poison wood in English is the name of a plant defined with Gymnanthes lucida in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ateramnus lucidus (Sw.) Rothm. (among others).
2) Poison wood is also identified with Metopium brownei It has the synonym Bursera gummifera L., nom. illeg. superfl . (etc.).
3) Poison wood is also identified with Metopium toxiferum It has the synonym Amyris toxifera L. (etc.).
4) Poison wood is also identified with Toxicodendron vernix It has the synonym Rhus venenata DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· American Midland Naturalist (1938)
· Rev. Biol. Trop.
· Brittonia (1999)
· North American Trees (1908)
· Symbolae Antillarum (1908)
· Systema Naturae
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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)
Partial matches: Poison, Wood.
Ends with: Black poison wood, Savanna poison wood, Savanna white poison wood, White poison wood.
Full-text: Savanna poison wood, White poison wood, Savanna white poison wood, Black poison wood.
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