Taraxacum Kok-saghyz (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial dandelion native to Kazakhstan cultivated for its fleshy roots that have high rubber content.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Researchers have successfully cultivated taraxacum kok-saghyz to produce a sustainable alternative to traditional rubber crops.
- The Soviet Union began cultivating taraxacum kok-saghyz during World War II due to a shortage of traditional rubber.
- Taraxacum kok-saghyz, commonly referred to as rubber dandelion, has gained attention in recent years due to its potential as a renewable source of natural rubber.
- Farmers in Kazakhstan have traditionally used taraxacum kok-saghyz as a natural remedy for various ailments, in addition to cultivating it for its rubber content.
- A team of scientists is currently working on developing a more efficient method for extracting rubber from the roots of the taraxacum kok-saghyz plant.