Kalayah: 1 definition
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Kalayah 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) Kalayah in India is the name of a plant defined with Lathyrus sativus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lathyrus sativas L. (among others).
2) Kalayah is also identified with Pisum sativum It has the synonym Lathyrus oleraceus Lam. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Indian Botanical Society (1986)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1988)
· Toxicants of Plant Origin.
· Sci. Rep. Res. Inst. Evol. Biol. (1986)
· Chromosoma (1976)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1997)
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