Organisms

Apocynum

A plant genus of the family APOCYNACEAE. On rare occasions it is called Milkweed, but should not be confused with true Milkweed (ASCLEPIAS).

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A plant genus of the family APOCYNACEAE. On rare occasions it is called Milkweed, but should not be confused with true Milkweed (ASCLEPIAS).

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Dogbane
  • Poacynum
  • Apocynums
  • Dogbanes
  • Poacynums
  • Apocynum cannabinum

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Aspects Covered

20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2002

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.456w.500w.131w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Apocynum. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D030010. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D030010
  2. Apocynum. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocynum
  3. Apocynum. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133242