Morro: 1 definition

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Morro 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) Morro in Latin America is the name of a plant defined with Crescentia alata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Otophora paradoxa Blume (among others).

2) Morro in South America is also identified with Crescentia cujete It has the synonym Crescentia spathulata Miers (etc.).

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

· International Organization of Plant Biosystematists Newsletter (1993)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1862)
· Botanical Miscellany (1840)
· Taxon (1978)
· International Organization of Plant Biosystematists Newsletter (1997)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)

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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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