Wild parsnip: 1 definition
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Wild parsnip 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 parsnip in English is the name of a plant defined with Angelica archangelica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Archangelica officinalis Hoffm. (among others).
2) Wild parsnip is also identified with Pastinaca sativa It has the synonym Peucedanum sativum (L.) Benth. & Hook. f. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Science (1981)
· Acta Biologica Cracoviensia, Series Botanica (1982)
· Fragmenta Floristica et Geobotanica (1981)
· Helios (1893)
· Genera Plantarum (1776)
· Genera Plantarum (1862)
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Partial matches: Parsnip.
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