Wild corn: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Wild corn in English is the name of a plant defined with Veratrum californicum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Veratrum jonesii A. Heller (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club (1900)
· Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York (1837)
· Plantae Prattenianae Californicae (1885)
· Muhlenbergia (1905)
· Muhlenbergia (1904)
· Vasc. Pl. Pacif. N.W. (1969)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Wild corn, for example health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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Partial matches: Corn.
Full-text: Vanadhanya.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Wild corn; (plurals include: Wild corns). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
4. Importance of Flora < [Chapter 7 - Environmental awareness and Hygiene Conciousness]
3. Description of Village Life < [Chapter 6 - Other Socio-Cultural Aspects]
5.1. Food and Drinks < [Chapter 6 - Other Socio-Cultural Aspects]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 23 - Duties of Forest-Hermits (Vānaprastha) and Recluses (Saṃnyāsa) < [Section 9 - Vāsudeva-māhātmya]