Taraxacum
Taraxacum
Taraxacum (/təˈræksəkʊm/) is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, which consists of species commonly known as dandelions. The genus is native to Eurasia and North America, but the two most common species worldwide, T. officinale and T. erythrospermum, were introduced from Europe and now propagate as wildflowers.
Etymology
The term "Taraxacum" is derived from the Greek words "taraxos" (disorder) and "akos" (remedy), referring to the medicinal use of the plant.
Related Terms
- Asteraceae: The family of flowering plants that Taraxacum belongs to.
- T. officinale: A species of Taraxacum, commonly known as the common dandelion.
- T. erythrospermum: Another species of Taraxacum, known as the red-seeded dandelion.
- Flowering plant: A plant that produces flowers; Taraxacum is a genus of flowering plants.
- Eurasia: The continent where the Taraxacum genus is native to.
- North America: Another continent where the Taraxacum genus is native to.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Taraxacum
- Wikipedia's article - Taraxacum
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