Cottonwood: 1 definition
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Cottonwood 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) Cottonwood in English is the name of a plant defined with Populus balsamifera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aigeiros balsamifera Lunell (among others).
2) Cottonwood is also identified with Populus deltoides It has the synonym Populus canadensis Moench (etc.).
3) Cottonwood is also identified with Talipariti tiliaceum It has the synonym Hibiscus abutiloides Willd. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanical Gazette, or ‘Paper of Botanical Notes’ (1919)
· Revue Horticole (1867)
· Taxon (1982)
· Flora of the British West Indian Islands (1859)
· Taxon (1981)
· Flora Sylvatica Koreana (1936)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Cottonwood, for example health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cottonwood tree.
Ends with: Black cottonwood, Eastern cottonwood, Southern cottonwood.
Full-text: Cottonwood tree, Fremont's cottonwood, Black cottonwood, Southern cottonwood, Eastern cottonwood.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
The lives of Mahātyāgavat < [Part 14 - Generosity and the other virtues]