Kudzu: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kudzu 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) Kudzu in English is the name of a plant defined with Pueraria lobata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Dolichos trilobus L. (among others).
2) Kudzu is also identified with Pueraria montana It has the synonym Dolichos lobatus Willd. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum.
· Legumes of India (1992)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1794)
· Bulletin of the Tokyo Science Museum (1947)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Hortus Kewensis (1789)
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kudzu bean, Kudzu hemp, Kudzu vine.
Ends with: Indian kudzu, Mountain kudzu, Tropical kudzu.
Full-text (+1): Indian kudzu, Tropical kudzu, Mountain kudzu, Kudzu bean, Lobed kudzu vine, Kudzu hemp, Kudzu vine, Vrishyakanda, Gajeshta, Varivallabha, Shrigalika, Vrishyavallika, Svadukanda, Bhukushmandi, Svadulata, Kandaphala, Vidarika, Vidali, Vidari, Vidarikanda.
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