Sunflower: 1 definition
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Sunflower 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) Sunflower in English is the name of a plant defined with Abutilon indicum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sida asiatica Thunb. (among others).
2) Sunflower is also identified with Helianthus annuus It has the synonym Helianthus annuus var. texanus (Heiser) Shinners (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Edwards’s Botanical Register
· Det Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskabs Naturvidenskabelige og Mathematiske Afhandlinger (1829)
· Numer. List (1852)
· Hortus Britannicus (1826)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journal of Palynology (1980)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sunflower, for example health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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)
Ends with (+6): Beach sunflower, Common sunflower, Fewleaf sunflower, Forest sunflower, Giant sunflower, Hairy sunflower, Kansas sunflower, Mexican sunflower, Naked-stemmed sunflower, Pale-leaf sunflower, Paleleaf woodland sunflower, Petioled sunflower, Prairie sunflower, Rough sunflower, Rough-leaf sunflower, Saw-tooth sunflower, Sawtooth sunflower, Showy sunflower, Stiff-haired sunflower, Swollen sunflower.
Full-text (+994): Suryakamala, Suryakanti, Jamatri, Prairie sunflower, Forest sunflower, Kansas sunflower, Hairy sunflower, Naked-stemmed sunflower, Common sunflower, Petioled sunflower, Rough sunflower, Swollen sunflower, Fewleaf sunflower, Thin-leaf sunflower, Stiff-haired sunflower, Sawtooth sunflower, Pale-leaf sunflower, Rough-leaf sunflower, Suryakamali, Wild creeping sunflower.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Sunflower; (plurals include: Sunflowers). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Shrine < [July-September, 1928]
Trees < [January – March, 2005]
The Gourmets < [July – September, 1983]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter LXXIX - Interrogatories of the ‘rakshasi’ < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 2 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 11 - The Theory of Rasas and their Chemistry < [Chapter XIII - Speculations in the Medical Schools]
Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra
Chapter XXXIX - On Bodhisattva Lion's Roar (g) < [Section Seven]
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