Partridge pea: 1 definition
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Partridge pea 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)
1) Partridge pea in English is the name of a plant defined with Chamaecrista fasciculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cassia rostrata (Woot. & Standl.) Tidestr. ex Tidestr. & Kittell (among others).
2) Partridge pea is also identified with Chamaecrista nictitans It has the synonym Cassia aspera Muhl. ex Elliot var. mohrii Pollard (etc.).
3) Partridge pea 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):
· Cytologia (1989)
· Agric. Res. Rep. Center Agric. Publishing Doc. (1983)
· Rhodora (1940)
· Journal of Wuhan Botanical Research (1998)
· Acta Genetica Sinica (1984)
· Rhodora (1942)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Partridge pea, for example diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, 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)
Partial matches: Pea, Partridge.
Full-text: Sensitive partridge-pea, Showy partridge pea.
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Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
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