Wild currant: 1 definition
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Wild currant 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) Wild currant in English is the name of a plant defined with Grewia flava in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Grewia hermannioides Harv. (among others).
2) Wild currant is also identified with Searsia lucida It has the synonym Rhus schlechteri Diels (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Capensis, being a systematic description of the plants of the Cape Colony, Caffraria, & port Natal (Harvey) (1860)
· Fl. S. Afr. (1993)
· Crit. Trad. Conc. Rhus
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Cat. Pl. Horti Monsp. (1813)
· Bothalia (2007)
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Ends with: Common wild currant.
Full-text: Common wild currant.
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