Hollyhock: 1 definition
Introduction:
Hollyhock 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) Hollyhock in English is the name of a plant defined with Alcea rosea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Althaea ficifolia Sibth. & Sims (among others).
2) Hollyhock is also identified with Althaea rosea It has the synonym Malva hortensis Schimp. & Spenn. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Biologia (Bratislava) (1993)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora of West Pakistan (1979)
· Diss. 2, Secunda Diss. Bot. (1786)
· Plantsman (2007)
· Fitologija (1993)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Hollyhock, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, 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)
Full-text: Gulakhaira, Garden hollyhock, Antwerp hollyhock, Trailing hollyhock, Wild hollyhock.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Hollyhock; (plurals include: Hollyhocks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
64. Meconopsis nipalensis, D.C. < [Papaveraceae (poppy family)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Status of natural dye yeilding plants of churu district < [2020: Volume 9, September special issue 11]
Larvicidal efficacy of Ocimum sanctum and Annona squamosa vs. Dysdercus. < [2018: Volume 7, July issue 13]
In vitro micropropagation of lawscnia inermis (henna) a natural dye plant. < [2016: Volume 5, November issue 11]