Arctium: meaning, definitions and examples
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arctium
[ หษหrktษชษm ]
botanical term
Arctium is a genus of biennial plants belonging to the Asteraceae family, commonly known as burdock. These plants are characterized by their large leaves and spherical flower heads that produce prickly seed burrs, which cling to fur and clothing, aiding in seed dispersal. Arctium species are often found in temperate regions and have various uses in traditional medicine.
Synonyms
burdock, greater burdock, lesser burdock.
Examples of usage
- The Arctium plant is often used for its medicinal properties.
- I found a burdock root from the Arctium genus at the market.
- Arctium lappa is commonly known as greater burdock.
- Herbalists often recommend Arctium for skin conditions.
Translations
Translations of the word "arctium" in other languages:
๐ต๐น รกrtica
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเฅเคเคเคฟเคฏเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Arctium
๐ฎ๐ฉ arctium
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐัะบััะน
๐ต๐ฑ ostropest
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใผใฏใใฃใฆใ
๐ซ๐ท artichaut sauvage
๐ช๐ธ alcachofera
๐น๐ท arctium
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํฌํฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฑูุชููู
๐จ๐ฟ arctium
๐ธ๐ฐ arctium
๐จ๐ณ ็่ก
๐ธ๐ฎ arctium
๐ฎ๐ธ arctium
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะบัะธะธัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแขแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ arctium
๐ฒ๐ฝ alcachofa
Etymology
The term 'Arctium' originates from the Greek word 'arktos', meaning 'bear', alluding to the prickly seed burrs that resemble the fur of bears, as they cling and attach to animals. The name was first used in botanical taxonomy in the late 1700s when it was recognized as a distinct genus within the Asteraceae family due to its unique characteristics. The genus has long been noted in herbal medicine, particularly in traditional systems like Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda, where it has been valued for its various health benefits. The word has evolved through Latin and into contemporary scientific nomenclature, reflecting both its physical traits and its cultural significance.