Rat-tail fescue: 1 definition
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Rat-tail fescue 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)
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Rat-tail fescue in English is the name of a plant defined with Vulpia myuros in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Festuca megalura Nutt. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia (1848)
· Restoration Ecology (2000)
· Flora Badensis Alsatica (1805)
· A Sketch of the Botany of South-Carolina and Georgia (1816)
· Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club (1909)
· Prodromus stirpium in horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium. (1796)
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