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Anacyclus

Anacyclus

9.9
A group of flowering plants like small daisies from the Mediterranean
  • noun
  • /ˌænəˈsaɪkləs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Anaciclus
  • Botanists identified the specimen as belonging to the genus Anacyclus.

Examples

  • The roots of Anacyclus have long been used in traditional medicine.

  • Anacyclus species are often found in dry, sandy soils across the Mediterranean.

  • The Anacyclus plant thrives in sunny, dry climates.

  • Many herbalists use Anacyclus for its medicinal properties.

  • Botanists identified the specimen as belonging to the genus Anacyclus.

  • The roots of Anacyclus have long been used in traditional medicine.

  • Anacyclus species are often found in dry, sandy soils across the Mediterranean.

Synonyms

genus Anacyclus
vsAnacyclus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of plants in the daisy family that includes Spanish pellitory

specifies native range in the Mediterranean rather than omitting location

Compounds

Anacyclus pyrethrum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small Mediterranean plant whose roots people chewed to ease toothache

genus Anacyclus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of plants in the daisy family that includes Spanish pellitory

Surface Forms

Anacyclus singular
Anacycluses plural

Etymology

Anacyclus comes from Greek parts ana- ('up' or 'again') and kyklos ('circle' or 'ring'). A helpful way to remember it is to picture the plant's round daisy head as a small 'ring' of petals, which is why the name suits this genus of Mediterranean daisy-like plants.