Melkdissel: 1 definition
Introduction:
Melkdissel 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) Melkdissel in South Africa is the name of a plant defined with Lactuca serriola in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Salvatore Battaglia, Grande dizionario della lingua italiana. XVII: 863. 1995. (among others).
2) Melkdissel in Southern Africa is also identified with Sonchus oleraceus It has the synonym Sonchus ciliatus Perr. ex DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· American Journal of Botany
· Iranian Journal of Botany (1985)
· Feddes Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1913)
· Taxon (1981)
· Acta Facultatis Rerum Naturalium Universitatis Comenianae, Botanica (1976)
· Taxon (1980)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Melkdissel, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Relevant text
No search results for Melkdissel; (plurals include: Melkdissels) in any book or story.