Xam xam: 1 definition
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Xam xam 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)Xam xam in Senegal is the name of a plant defined with Cenchrus biflorus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Elymus caput-medusae Forssk., nom. illeg., non Elymus caput-medusae L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Indica; or descriptions … (1820)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information Kew (1933)
· Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Naturvidensk. Math. Afh. (1828)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1933)
· Naturwissenschaftliche Reise nach Mossambique … (1863)
· Beskrivelse af Guineeiske planter (1827)
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