Tacuara: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Tacuara in Bolivia is the name of a plant defined with Guadua angustifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bambos aculeata (Rupr. ex E. Fourn.) Hitchc. (among others).
2) Tacuara in Latin America is also identified with Arundo donax It has the synonym Aira bengalensis (Retz.) J.F. Gmel. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revista de la Academia Colombiana de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales (1989)
· Les Bambusées (1913)
· Novon (1992)
· Systema Naturae (1791)
· Synopsis Plantarum (1822)
· Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical Series (1936)
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