Witchweed: 1 definition
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Witchweed 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) Witchweed in English is the name of a plant defined with Alysicarpus ovalifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hedysarum bupleurifolium sensu Willd. (among others).
2) Witchweed is also identified with Striga asiatica It has the synonym Striga lutea Loureiro (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1994)
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1936)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1898)
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1963)
· The Flora of Guangzhou (1956)
· Feddes Repertorium (1993)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Witchweed, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Asiatic witchweed, Common mealie-witchweed, Cowpea witchweed, Mealie witchweed, Purple witchweed, Red witchweed, Tobacco witchweed, Yellow witchweed.
Full-text: Red witchweed, Asiatic witchweed, Yellow witchweed, Mealie witchweed, Tobacco witchweed, Common mealie-witchweed, Cowpea witchweed, Purple witchweed.
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