Cat's tail: 1 definition
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Cat's tail 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) Cat's tail in English is the name of a plant defined with Bulbine frutescens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Anthericum rostratum Jacq. (among others).
2) Cat's tail is also identified with Phleum pratense It has the synonym Stelephuros pratensis (L.) Lunell (etc.).
3) Cat's tail is also identified with Setaria verticillata It has the synonym Panicum verticillatum var. brevisetum Mutel (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Lagascalia (1983)
· Candollea (1973)
· Tentamen Florae Abyssinicae … (1850)
· Annales Botanicae Systematicae (1852)
· Flora Mediterranea (1997)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Zeylaniae (1864)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Ranabajari, Meadow cat's tail, Red cat's tail, Cat's tail dropseed, Cat's tail grass, Khara, Phulanem.
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