Vellaivenkayam, Veḷḷaiveṅkāyam, Veḷḷaiveṇkāyam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Vellaivenkayam means something in biology, Tamil. 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)Vellaivenkayam in India is the name of a plant defined with Allium sativum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Porrum ophioscorodon (Link) Rchb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Gardeners Dictionary, ed. 8
· Species Plantarum (1753)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vellai, Venkayam.
Full-text: Vellai venkayam.
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