Torreya californica: 1 definition
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Torreya californica 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 (Latin names; Binomial nomenclature)Torreya californica Torr. is the name of a plant defined in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in modern medicine, Ayurveda, and other local traditions or folk medicine. It has the following synonyms: Caryotaxus myristica (Hook.) Henkel & W. Hochst., Caryotaxus myristica Henk. & Hochst., Foetataxus myristica (Hook.) J. Nelson, Foetataxus myristica [Nelson], Torreya myristica Hook., Tumion californicum Greene, Tumion californicum (Torr.) Greene.
References regarding Torreya californica Torr. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· Botanical Magazine (4780)
· Synopsis der Nädelholzer (1865)
· Pinaceae (1866)
· Pittonia (1891)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: California torreya, California nutmeg.
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