Maiden apple: 1 definition
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Maiden apple 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)Maiden apple in English is the name of a plant defined with Momordica charantia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cucumis argyi H. Lév. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1989)
· Biodiversidad del estado de Tabasco (2005)
· Florae Fluminensis Icon. (1831)
· Fl. Trop. E. Afr., Cucurbit. (1967)
· Prodromus Stirpium in horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium (1796)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
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