Gobi: 1 definition
Introduction:
Gobi 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) Gobi in India is the name of a plant defined with Launaea asplenifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Gobi in Niger is also identified with Cenchrus biflorus It has the synonym Elymus caput-medusae Forssk., nom. illeg., non Elymus caput-medusae L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Mémoires de l’Académie des Sciences de Turin (1854)
· Journal of Palynology (1980)
· Naturwissenschaftliche Reise nach Mossambique … (1863)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information Kew (1933)
· Linnaea (1829)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gobi, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, 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: Gobijakanana, Gobijakancana, Gobindagaradu.
Ends with: Gangli gobi, Gathia gobi, Jangi-gobi.
Full-text: Gathia gobi, Gangli gobi, Jangi-gobi.
Relevant text
Search found 8 books and stories containing Gobi; (plurals include: Gobis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 46 - Dvīpas and their Lords < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 10 - Tittiriyaṃ brahmacariyaṃ (the religious life of the pheasant) < [Chapter XX - The Virtue of Generosity and Generosity of the Dharma]
A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms (by Fa-Hien)
Gokak’s Ministry of letters < [July – September 1991]
Sanskrit Culture - Its Value < [July-September, 1928]
The Way of the White Clouds (by Anāgarika Lāma Govinda)
Chapter 45 - The Valley of the Moon Castle < [Part 4 - Return to Western Tibet]
The Great Buddhist Emperors of Asia (by Shibani Dutta)