Alfa: 1 definition
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Alfa 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)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Alfa in Arabic is the name of a plant defined with Epilobium hirsutum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chamaenerion hirsutum Scop. (among others).
2) Alfa in English is also identified with Stipa tenacissima It has the synonym Stipa stillmanii Bol. (etc.).
3) Alfa in Morocco is also identified with Imperata cylindrica It has the synonym Calamagrostis lagurus (L.) Koeler (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1906)
· Journal of Japanese Grassland Science (1991)
· Flora (1846)
· Observationes Botanicae (1789)
· Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences (1872)
· Anales del Museo Nacional de Buenos Aires (1911)
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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Alfa grass, Alfafa do nordeste, Alfalfa, Alfalfa chilena, Alfalfa macho, Alfar, Alfarillo, Alfavaca, Alfavaca-campestre, Alfavaca-de-cheiro, Alfavaca-do-campo.
Ends with: Alfalfa, El-halfa, Halfa, Kansaalfa, L-halfa, Sickle alfalfa, Tree alfalfa, Yellow alfalfa, Yellowflowered alfalfa.
Full-text: Alfa grass.
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Elephantology and its Ancient Sanskrit Sources (by Geetha N.)
Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) (by Makarand Gopal Newalkar)