Venus hair: 1 definition
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Venus hair 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)Venus hair in English is the name of a plant defined with Adiantum capillus-veneris in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Indian Fern Journal (1994)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica (1957)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Aspects of Plant Sciences (1989)
· Bulletin of the British Museum, Botany (1986)
· Flore de Madagascar et des Comores
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