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genus Taraxacum

genus Taraxacum

9.5
A group of flowering plants that includes dandelions
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs təˈræksəˌkʌm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Taraxacum
  • Many species within the genus Taraxacum are commonly referred to as dandelions.

Examples

  • The genus Taraxacum includes a variety of plants found throughout temperate regions worldwide.

  • Botanists have documented over 2,000 different forms within the genus Taraxacum alone.

  • The genus Taraxacum includes many species of dandelions.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the genus Taraxacum for its vibrant flowers.

  • Many species within the genus Taraxacum are utilized for their medicinal properties.

  • The genus Taraxacum is recognized for its bright yellow flowers that bloom in spring.

  • Botanists classify the genus Taraxacum as a part of the larger family Compositae.

Synonyms

Taraxacum
vsgenus Taraxacum
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of wild plants with yellow flowers and round white seed heads like the common dandelion

uses the alternative family name form instead of the modern term

Surface Forms

genus Taraxacum singular
genera Taraxacum plural

Morphology

genus + Taraxacum

This is a compositional taxonomic label: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Taraxacum' directly denotes the group of species called Taraxacum. The structure 'genus X' is a transparent, cross-linguistic naming pattern with no idiomatic shift, so a learner who knows both words will understand the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Taraxacum comes from an old Greek word, taraxakón, for a bitter herb used to treat 'upset stomachs'. That's why genus Taraxacum now refers to the group of plants we call 'dandelions'.