Dodoens [Dodonaeus ], R., Crǔijdeboeck, ed. 1563 (1563)
Cruijdeb., ed. 1563

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Ecballium elaterium (L.) A. Rich.

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binominal name:
Momordica elaterium L.
name recognized:
Ecballium elaterium (L.) A. Rich.
name recognized (basionym):
Momordica elaterium L.

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cited non-linnean name:
Cucumis sylvestris Dod.

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origin:
Woodblocks Plantin-Moretus: t. 7246MPM.HB.07246 (1553-1601)

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family: Cucurbitaceae
subfamily: Cucurbitoideae
tribe: Joliffieae

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epithet cited: elaterius,-a,-um

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synonyms:

homotypic synonyms:
Bryonia elaterium (L.) E.H.L.Krause; Momordica elaterium L.;
heterotypic synonyms:
Ecballium agreste Rchb.; Ecballium officinale T.Nees; Ecballium officinarum Rich. ex M. Roemer; Ecballium purgans Schrader; Elaterium cordifolium Moench; Momordica elastica Salisb.;