Taraxacum (Noun)
Meaning
An asterid dicot genus of the family Compositae including dandelions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Taraxacum is commonly known as dandelions and consists of about 60 species of flowering plants.
- Taraxacum officinale is one of the most widely distributed species of the genus and is often considered a weed.
- The name Taraxacum is derived from the Greek words taraxos, meaning bitter, and akos, meaning remedy.
- Taraxacum species are found in temperate regions of the world and are often considered invasive in areas where they are not native.
- The leaves of Taraxacum plants are typically lobed and saw-toothed, and the flowers are bright yellow and daisy-like.