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Introduction:

Tao 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) Tao in China is the name of a plant defined with Prunus persica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Amygdalus communis Bunge (among others).

2) Tao is also identified with Oryza sativa It has the synonym Oryza sativa var. affinis Körn. (etc.).

3) Tao in Thailand is also identified with Arenga pinnata It has the synonym Sagus gomutus (Lour.) Perr. (etc.).

4) Tao in Vietnam is also identified with Ziziphus mauritiana It has the synonym Paliurus mairei H. Lév. (etc.).

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

· Japanese Journal of Genetics (1991)
· Handbuch des Getreidebaus (1885)
· Physis. Revista de la Sociedad Argentina de Ciencias Naturales (1933)
· The Flora of British India (1896)
· Aspects of Plant Sciences (1989)
· Cytologia (1988)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Tao, for example side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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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