Arctium: meaning, definitions and examples

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arctium

 

[ หˆษ‘หrktษชษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รกrtica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฐเฅเค•เคŸเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Arctium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ arctium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ะบั‚ั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostropest

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒผใ‚ฏใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท artichaut sauvage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alcachofera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arctium

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„ํฌํ‹ฐ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฑูƒุชูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arctium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ arctium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰›่’ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ arctium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ arctium

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะบั‚ะธะธัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ™แƒขแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arctium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alcachofa

Word origin

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.