Shepherd's-clock: 1 definition
Introduction:
Shepherd's-clock 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) Shepherd's-clock in English is the name of a plant defined with Anagallis arvensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Anagallis arvensis subsp. phoenicea (Scop.) Schinz & R. Keller (among others).
2) Shepherd's-clock is also identified with Tragopogon pratensis.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae (1990)
· Naturaliste Canad. (1984)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Taxon (1992)
· Flore de France (1852)
· Flora of Ecuador (1990)
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