White grass: 1 definition
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White grass 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)1) White grass in English is the name of a plant defined with Chloris virgata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Agrostomia barbata Cerv. (among others).
2) White grass is also identified with Leersia hexandra It has the synonym Homalocenchrus angustifolius Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Essai d’une Nouvelle Agrostographie (1812)
· Acta Horti Petrop. (1881)
· Nomenclator Botanicus. Editio secunda (1840)
· Essai d’une nouvelle Agrostographie. (1812)
· Beitrag zur Flora Aethiopiens … (1867)
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The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 14 - Purification rites and the Śrāddha ritual < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]