Mimosa: 1 definition
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Mimosa 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) Mimosa in English is the name of a plant defined with Acacia dealbata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Racosperma dealbatum (Link) Pedley (among others).
2) Mimosa is also identified with Acacia farnesiana It has the synonym Mimosa indica Poir. (etc.).
3) Mimosa is also identified with Acacia karroo It has the synonym Mimosa capensis Burm.f. (etc.).
4) Mimosa is also identified with Albizia julibrissin It has the synonym see Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783–1840), Sylva Telluriana. 119. Philadelphia 1838. (etc.).
5) Mimosa is also identified with Mimosa pigra It has the synonym Mimosa polyacantha Willd. (etc.).
6) Mimosa in Latin America is also identified with Mimosa tenuiflora It has the synonym Senegalia tenuifolia (L.) Britton & Rose (etc.).
7) Mimosa in Mexico is also identified with Mimosa malacophylla.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1974)
· Prodromus Florae Peninsulae Indiae Orientalis (1834)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Tobia Aldini Cesenate,
· Kew Bulletin (1994)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mimosa, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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 (+3): Mimosa abstergens, Mimosa balansae, Mimosa bush, Mimosa dysocarpa, Mimosa hamata, Mimosa himalayana, Mimosa invisa, Mimosa malacophylla, Mimosa paniculata, Mimosa pigra, Mimosa pudica, Mimosa quadrivalvis, Mimosa rubicaulis, Mimosa somnians, Mimosa spinisiliqua, Mimosa tenuiflora, Mimosa thorn, Mimosa thorn tree, Mimosa tree, Mimosa verrucosa.
Ends with: Capim mimosa, Cat-claw mimosa, Egyptian mimosa, Vaalmimosa, Water mimosa.
Full-text (+1119): Anjalikarika, Lajjalu, Elaparni, Khadira, Raktamula, Shami, Kandiri, Gandakari, Kananari, Kantakija, Adbhutasara, Shirisha, Rasna, Vitkhadira, Patrataru, Laghukantaka, Lajalu, Baladalaka, Brahmashalya, Sushalya.
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Search found 13 books and stories containing Mimosa; (plurals include: Mimosas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 17 - The Superintendent of Forest Produce < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Chapter 2 - Wonderful and Delusive Contrivances < [Book 14 - Secret Means]
Chapter 18 - The Superintendent of the Armoury < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 3.53.19 < [Sukta 53]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Appendix 2.2: botanical notes < [Appendices]
Part 8: Śānti’s initiation < [Chapter V - Twelfth incarnation as Śānti]
Part 6: Kanakavatī’s birth as Vīramati < [Chapter III - Vasudeva’s Marriage with Kanakavatī and her Former Incarnations]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
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