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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Synonymy in sanskrit plant names: Conflicts and causes
Authors
Patil DA, PS Patil
Abstract
Names, whether common or scientific, act an effective shorthand for the objects (living or non-living) in our surrounding. Accurate scientific identification of plants is the first necessity before embarking upon any application on them. A single common name in Sanskrit for different plants is a common experience. These names have been christened in different periods of time by different authors and experts since Vedic period. The long-standing problem of accurate identities of plants in Sanskrit literature is yet to receive adequate and serious attention. The present authors focussed some select synonyms of plants in Sanskrit and endeavoured to evaluate the reasons for the said conflict. Earlier history of chronological gaps between the various Sanskrit treatises is presented in bird’s eye-view. As many as 12 criteria for synonymy are presently brought out in a clearer focus. A need for resolving the conflict arose due to synonymy is felt involving collaborative investigations by the experts in Sanskrit and plant science.
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Pages:575-579
How to cite this article:
Patil DA, PS Patil "Synonymy in sanskrit plant names: Conflicts and causes ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 575-579
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