Organisms

Scolymus

A plant genus of the family ASTERACEAE with a name that is similar to CYNARA SCOLYMUS. Members contain taraxasteryl acetate.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A plant genus of the family ASTERACEAE with a name that is similar to CYNARA SCOLYMUS. Members contain taraxasteryl acetate.

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Synonyms

8 entry terms
  • Goldenthistle
  • Salsify, Spanish
  • Thistle, Golden
  • Golden Thistle
  • Golden Thistles
  • Goldenthistles
  • Spanish Salsify
  • Thistles, Golden

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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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Indexing Annotation

other 'thistle' plants are also available; do not confuse with CYNARA SCOLYMUS; Common Salsify see TRAGOPOGON is also available

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History Note

2003

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.100w.750w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Scolymus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D031185. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D031185
  2. Scolymus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scolymus
  3. Scolymus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2530127