Shad-scale: 1 definition
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Shad-scale 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) Shad-scale in English is the name of a plant defined with Atriplex canescens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Atriplex nuttallii S. Watson (among others).
2) Shad-scale is also identified with Atriplex confertifolia It has the synonym Obione rigida Torr. & Frém. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Report of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1842 (1842)
· The Genera of North American Plants (1818)
· Proc. Utah Acad. Sci. (1975)
· Flora Americae Septentrionalis (1814)
· Taxon (1983)
· North American Flora (1916)
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