Worm bush: 1 definition
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Worm bush 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) Worm bush in English is the name of a plant defined with Dysphania ambrosioides in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ambrina spathulata Moq. (among others).
2) Worm bush is also identified with Spigelia anthelmia It has the synonym Spigelia fruticulosa Lam. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Tableau Encyclopédique et Méthodique… Botanique (1845)
· Act. Bot. Neerl. (1961)
· Histoire Naturelle des Végétaux (1836)
· Flora Brasiliensis (1868)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1845)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles; Botanique (1834)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Worm.
Ends with: Ringworm bush.
Full-text: Natal worm-bush.
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