Samphire: 1 definition
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Samphire 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) Samphire in English is the name of a plant defined with Crithmum maritimum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Samphire is also identified with Lawsonia inermis It has the synonym Rotantha combretoides Bak. (etc.).
3) Samphire is also identified with Sesuvium portulacastrum It has the synonym Pharnaceum rubens Adamson (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Edinburgh Journal of Natural and Geographical Science (1831)
· Fl. Trop. E. Africa Aizoaceae (1961)
· Bot. Commelins (1983)
· American Journal of Botany (1978)
· Journal d’Agriculture Traditionelle et de Botanique Appliquée (1983)
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1890)
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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)
Ends with: Rock samphire, Sea samphire.
Full-text: Sea samphire, Rock samphire, Kolliyam, Pavalappuntu, Umari, Pavalakkali.
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