Pondweed: 1 definition

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Pondweed 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) Pondweed in English is the name of a plant defined with Potamogeton crispus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Potamogeton crispus Darl. (among others).

2) Pondweed is also identified with Potamogeton octandrus It has the synonym Hydrogeton heterophyllus Lour. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Illus. Fl. Japan (1891)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique. Botanique … Supplément (1816)
· Fragmenta Phytographiae Australiae (1858)
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1944)
· Acta Societatis Regiae Scientiarum Indo-Neerlandicae (1856)
· Species Plantarum (1753)

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