Shiro-akaza: 1 definition
Introduction:
Shiro-akaza 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) Shiro-akaza in Japan is the name of a plant defined with Chenopodium album 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 alba (L.) Crantz (among others).
2) Shiro-akaza is also identified with Chenopodium hederiforme It has the synonym Atriplex alba (L.) Crantz (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Institutiones Rei Herbariae (1766)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1928)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1820)
· Synopsis der Mitteleuropäischen Flora (1913)
· American Midland Naturalist (1914)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica et Geobotanica (1962)
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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)
Partial matches: Shiras.
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