Chinese spinach: 1 definition
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Chinese spinach 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 spinach in English is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus hybridus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Galliaria hybrida (L.) Nieuwl. (among others).
2) Chinese spinach is also identified with Amaranthus retroflexus It has the synonym Galliaria retroflexa (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· J. Environ Sci. Health B. (2006)
· Phytologia (1984)
· American Midland Naturalist (1914)
· Cytologia (1997)
· La flore adventice de Montpellier (1912)
· Grassland of China (1987)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chinese spinach, for example chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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)
Partial matches: Spinach.
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