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Definition: Apocynum

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. Perennial herbs with small pink or white flowers.[Wordnet].

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Date "Apocynum" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Common Expressions: Apocynum

Expressions Definition
Apocynum androsaemifolium North American perennial having pinkish flowers in loose cymes; used in folk medicine for pain or inflammation in joints. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Apocynum cannabinum Canadian dogbane yielding a tough fiber used as cordage by Native Americans; used in folk medicine for pain or inflammation in joints. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Apocynum cannabinum Apocynum cannabinum (Dogbane or Indian hemp) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows throughout much of North America, in the southern half of Canada and throughout the United States. It grows up to 2 meters tall. It prefers moist places. It is a poisonous plant; the name means "poisonous to dogs". All parts of the plant are poisonous and can cause cardiac arrest if ingested. (references)
Apocynum pumilum North American plant similar to common dogbane. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Genus Apocynum Perennial herbs with small pink or white flowers. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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Specialty Expressions: Apocynum

Expressions Domain Definition
Apocynum androsaemifolium Aerospace Spreading dogbane is a native herb found across Canada. This plant has been reported to cause serious poisoning potential in cattle, horses, and sheep after ingestion (Johnson and Archer 1922). This information was credited to a report from the Arizona Experiment Station and to an article that was erroneously stated to be about Apocynum. However, that article actually concerned Nerium (oleander) poisoning of livestock. Therefore, the various signs and symptoms attributed to dogbane poisoning since 1922 are usually based on this mistake (Kingsbury 1959). Experimental evidence shows that spreading dogbane contains apocynamarin, a cardiac glycoside, as well as other glycosides and resins. These chemicals have caused sickness and death when administered cats and dogs. The root of spreading dogbane has been used for medicinal purposes. Excessive doses of the extracts apparently cause sickness and death in humans (Fleurbec 1981). General symptoms of poisoning: 1- Cats: a- blood pressure, high; and b- death; 2- Dogs: a- death; and b- vomiting; and 3- Humans and Horses: a- convulsions; b- death; c- diarrhea; d- sweating; e- urination, frequent; and f- vomiting. (references)
Apocynum cannabinum Aerospace Hemp dogbane is a native plant found across Canada. Fuller and McClintock (1986) report that two horses died after ingesting alfalfa hay that contained large quantities of hemp dogbane. The tops of the plants (up to 1 m tall) were found in the hay. Hemp dogbane contains the chemical cymarin (a cardiac glycoside). Joubert (1989) lists this chemical under "Apocynum camrabinum," which is a typographical error and should read "Apocynum cannabinum." (references)

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Extended Definition: Apocynum

Apocynum

Apocynum
Apocynum cannabinum
Apocynum cannabinum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Apocynum
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Species

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Apocynum is a genus with about seven species, commonly known as Dogbane and Indian Hemp. The genus occurs throughout most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere, except for being absent from western Europe.

Apocynum species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Mouse Moth.

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Uses

Apocynum cannabinum was used as a source of fiber by Native Americans. And Apocynum venetum (Chinese:羅布麻) is used as the herbal tea in China.[citation needed] Dogbane contains cymarin, a cardiogenic toxin that causes cardiac arrhythmia in humans. Cymarin is used in modern medicine in copiously formulated pharmaceutical preparations used to treat a variety of tumors.

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Topics by Level of Interest: Apocynum

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Apocynum cannabinum 7     Apocynum 6
Apocynum 6     Apocynum androsaemifolium 6
Apocynum androsaemifolium 6     Apocynum cannabinum 7

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Translations: Apocynum

Language Translations (or nearest inflections or synonyms, in parentheses)
Deutsch Hundswürger (Apocynum), amerikanisch Hanf (Apocynum). Additional references: Deutsch, Germany, Austria, Apocynum. (volunteer & more translations)
Finnish intian hamppu (Apocynum). Additional references: Finnish, Finland, Russia (Europe), Apocynum. (volunteer & more translations)
Français chanvre d'Amérique (Apocynum), chanvre de Amérique (Apocynum). Additional references: Français, France, Algeria, Apocynum. (volunteer & more translations)
French chanvre d'Amérique (Apocynum), chanvre de Amérique (Apocynum). Additional references: French, France, Algeria, Apocynum. (volunteer & more translations)
German Hundswürger (Apocynum), amerikanisch Hanf (Apocynum). Additional references: German, Germany, Austria, Apocynum. (volunteer & more translations)
High German Hundswürger (Apocynum), amerikanisch Hanf (Apocynum). Additional references: High German, Germany, Austria, Apocynum. (volunteer & more translations)
Hochdeutsch Hundswürger (Apocynum), amerikanisch Hanf (Apocynum). Additional references: Hochdeutsch, Germany, Austria, Apocynum. (volunteer & more translations)
Italian Apocino (Apocynum). Additional references: Italian, Italy, Croatia, Apocynum. (volunteer & more translations)
Slovak zviazanie (splice, Apocynum, attachment, joinder, lacing). Additional references: Slovak, Slovakia, Hungary, Apocynum. (volunteer & more translations)
Slovakian zviazanie (splice, Apocynum, attachment, joinder, lacing). Additional references: Slovakian, Slovakia, Hungary, Apocynum. (volunteer & more translations)
Spanish apócino (apocynum). Additional references: Spanish, Spain, Mexico, Apocynum. (volunteer & more translations)
Suomea intian hamppu (Apocynum). Additional references: Suomea, Finland, Russia (Europe), Apocynum. (volunteer & more translations)
Suomi intian hamppu (Apocynum). Additional references: Suomi, Finland, Russia (Europe), Apocynum. (volunteer & more translations)
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Constructed Language Translations: Apocynum

Language Translations for “Apocynum” or closest synonym(s); back translations in parentheses.
Esperanto apocino (Apocynum). Additional references: Esperanto, Apocynum. (volunteer)
Pig Latin Apocynumway (Apocynum). Additional references: Pig Latin, Apocynum. (volunteer)
Terran B apaninor (Apocynum). Additional references: Terran B, Apocynum. (volunteer)
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