Bluebell: 1 definition
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Bluebell 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) Bluebell in English is the name of a plant defined with Campanula rotundifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rapunculus esculentus Steud., nom. inval. (among others).
2) Bluebell is also identified with Clitoria mariana It has the synonym Clitoria mariana Moc. & Sessé ex DC., nom. illeg. (etc.).
3) Bluebell is also identified with Clitoria ternatea It has the synonym Lathyrus spectabilis Forssk. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Moscosoa (1990)
· Manual of the Southeastern Flora (1933)
· Magyar Bot. Lapok (1934)
· Hort. Calcuttensis (1845)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1898)
· Fl. Senegal (1954)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bluebell, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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: Bluebell of scotland.
Ends with: Alpine bluebell, Australian bluebell, California bluebell, Scottish bluebell, Southern bluebell, Sprawling bluebell, Virginian bluebell.
Full-text: Bluebell of scotland, Australian bluebell, Eastern bluebells, Virginia bluebells, Virginian bluebell, California bluebell, Tall fringed bluebells, Alpine bluebell, Scottish bluebell, Southern bluebell, Mountain bluebells, Streamside bluebells, Sprawling bluebell.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Bluebell; (plurals include: Bluebells). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
In the Earth < [January 1937]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 172: Daddara-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]
Jataka 455: Māti-Posaka-jātaka < [Volume 4]