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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Snowdrop in English is the name of a plant defined with Galanthus nivalis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chianthemum nivale (L.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Snowdrop in North America is also identified with Ornithogalum umbellatum It has the synonym Hyacinthus umbellatus (L.) E.H.L. Krause.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fl. Great Britain Ireland (1996)
· Travaux de l’Institut Scientifique, Université Mohammed V. Série Botanique (1988)
· Taxon (1992)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France, Lettres Botanique (1987)
· Amer. Journal of Botany (1996)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Snowdrop, for example chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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.
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Full-text: Galanthus nivalis.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Snowdrop; (plurals include: Snowdrops). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 22 - Description of the divine luminaries (jyotis / jyotiṣa) < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]
Symbolism in Hindi Drama – II < [October 1952]