Taraxacum Officinale (Noun)
Meaning
Eurasian plant widely naturalized as a weed in North America; used as salad greens and to make wine.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The lawnmower scattered taraxacum officinale seeds across the entire lawn, making it a chore to eradicate them every spring.
- Many a child has blown on the fluffy seeds of taraxacum officinale, watching as they dispersed into the air.
- Taraxacum officinale is a plant of contradiction, considered both a nuisance and a delicacy by different cultures.
- Herbalists have been using taraxacum officinale for centuries to treat various ailments, from indigestion to skin conditions.
- The recipe called for a handful of taraxacum officinale leaves, which added a tangy flavor to the homemade salad.