Rooigras: 1 definition
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Rooigras 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) Rooigras in South Africa is the name of a plant defined with Hyparrhenia dregeana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Andropogon acutus Stapf (among others).
2) Rooigras is also identified with Sporobolus festivus It has the synonym Vilfa festiva (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Steud. (etc.).
3) Rooigras in Southern Africa is also identified with Themeda triandra It has the synonym Anthistiria paleacea (Vahl) Ball (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae (1810)
· Bothalia (1966)
· The Flora of the Presidency of Bombay (1908)
· Bibliotheca Botanica (1915)
· Bothalia (1923)
· Observationes Botanicae (1783)
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Ends with: Bergrooigras, Hoeveldrooigras.
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