Glebionis coronaria
Glebionis coronaria
Glebionis coronaria (pronunciation: gleb-ee-OH-nis koro-NAR-ee-uh), also known as crown daisy, is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
Etymology
The genus name Glebionis is derived from the Greek word 'glebos', meaning clod or lump of earth, which may refer to the plant's growth habit. The species name coronaria refers to its use in garlands and is derived from the Latin 'corona', meaning crown.
Description
Glebionis coronaria is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 60 cm tall. The leaves are lobed and the flowers are yellow, resembling a daisy. It is native to the Mediterranean region but has been naturalized in many parts of the world.
Uses
Glebionis coronaria is cultivated as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is known as 'ju hua' and is used to treat eye problems and high blood pressure.
Related Terms
- Asteraceae: The family of flowering plants that Glebionis coronaria belongs to.
- Annual plant: A plant that completes its life cycle in one year.
- Biennial plant: A plant that takes two years to complete its life cycle.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine: A style of traditional medicine based on more than 2,500 years of Chinese medical practice.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Glebionis coronaria
- Wikipedia's article - Glebionis coronaria
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