Puccoon: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Puccoon in English is the name of a plant defined with Lithospermum arvense in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Buglossoides arvensis (L.) I.M. Johnst. (among others).
2) Puccoon is also identified with Lithospermum canescens It has the synonym Batschia canescens Michx..
3) Puccoon is also identified with Lithospermum caroliniense It has the synonym Batschia carolinensis J.F. Gmel. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1982)
· Taxon (1981)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1846)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Voyage dans l’Inde (1844)
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1954)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Puccoon, for example chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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)
Ends with: Carolina puccoon, Hairy puccoon, Hoary puccoon, Narrow-leaf puccoon, Plains puccoon, Red puccoon, Yellow puccoon.
Full-text: Hoary puccoon, Narrow-leaf puccoon, Red puccoon, Yellow puccoon, Hairy puccoon, Plains puccoon, Carolina puccoon.
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