Sword grass: 1 definition
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Sword grass 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)1) Sword grass in English is the name of a plant defined with Imperata cylindrica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calamagrostis lagurus (L.) Koeler (among others).
2) Sword grass is also identified with Scleria boivinii It has the synonym Scleria barteri Boeckeler (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1983)
· Am. Journal of Botany
· Vascular Plants of the Hengduan Mountains (2299)
· Journal of Japanese Grassland Science (1991)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica et Geobotanica (1942)
· 脰fversigt af F枚rhandlingar: Kongl. Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademien (1855)
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Partial matches: Grass, Sword.
Full-text: Fine sword grass.
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