Twisted beardgrass: 1 definition
Introduction:
Twisted beardgrass 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)Twisted beardgrass in English is the name of a plant defined with Heteropogon contortus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Andropogon allionii Lam. & DC. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1931)
· Flora Brasiliensis (1883)
· Acta Botanica Indica (1990)
· Essai d’une Nouvelle Agrostographie (1812)
· Synopseos Plantarum (1807)
· Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana (1885)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Twisted beardgrass, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Relevant text
No search results for Twisted beardgrass; (plurals include: Twisted beardgrasses) in any book or story.