Looiwortel: 1 definition
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Looiwortel 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)Looiwortel in South Africa is the name of a plant defined with Elephantorrhiza suffruticosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Mémoires de l’Herbier Boissier (1900)
· Journal of the Namibia Scientific Society (1971)
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Starts with: Looiwortelbos.
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