Knobthorn: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Knobthorn in English is the name of a plant defined with Zanthoxylum davyi in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Fagara davyi Verd. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· South African Journal of Botany (2002)
· South African Journal of Science (2002)
· Taxon (1975)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2000)
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