Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Gumbo in English is the name of a plant defined with Abelmoschus esculentus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hibiscus longifolius Roxb., nom. illeg. (among others).

2) Gumbo is also identified with Hibiscus esculentus It has the synonym Hibiscus longifolius Roxb., nom. illeg. (etc.).

3) Gumbo in Japan is also identified with Arctium lappa It has the synonym Arctium lappa subsp. majus Arènes (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Taxon (1979)
· Flora Indica (1832)
· Linzer Biologische Beiträge (1997)
· Ewé: the use of plants in Yoruba society. (1995)
· The Vegetable System (1762)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1791)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Gumbo, for example chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, have a look at these references.

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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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Starts with: Gumbo limbo.

Full-text: Gumbo limbo, Karaparṇa, Catutpundra, Vrittabija, Bhindaka, Catushpada, Bhinda, Amlapatraka, Bhindatika, Bhindo, Vendai, Bhindi, Dheras, Bendekai, Dhandhas, Bhande, Bhenda, Kshetrasambhava, Sushaka.

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