Spinach: 1 definition

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Spinach 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) Spinach in English is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus spinosus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Galliaria spinosa (L.) Nieuwl. (among others).

2) Spinach is also identified with Solanum americanum It has the synonym Solanum depilatum Bitter (etc.).

3) Spinach is also identified with Spinacia oleracea It has the synonym Obione stocksii Wight (etc.).

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

· Taxon (1980)
· Feddes Repertorium (1992)
· Contributions from the Institute of Botany, National Academy of Peiping (1935)
· Contr. Queensland Herb. (1974)
· Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. (1937)
· Symbolae Antillarum (1909)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Spinach, for example side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, have a look at these references.

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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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