Chinese gooseberry: 1 definition
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Chinese gooseberry 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) Chinese gooseberry in English is the name of a plant defined with Actinidia chinensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Chinese gooseberry is also identified with Actinidia deliciosa It has the synonym Actinidia latifolia (Gardner & Champ.) Merr. var. deliciosa A. Chev..
3) Chinese gooseberry is also identified with Averrhoa carambola.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of West Pakistan (1971)
· London Journal of Botany (1847)
· Pediatr. Allergy Immunol. (2005)
· Guihaia (1993)
· New Zealand Journal of Botany (1997)
· Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
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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.
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Partial matches: Gooseberry.
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