anacyclus

Thân thiện

A gardener plants anacyclus in a sunny rock garden.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as pellitory, especially the species Anacyclus pyrethrum (Spanish pellitory or Mount Atlas daisy): It refers to a small genus of flowering plants, native to the Mediterranean region and the Canary Islands, known for their daisy-like appearance and, in some species, medicinal or irritant properties.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The root of anacyclus is sometimes used in traditional medicine.
  • We studied the Anacyclus genus in our botany class.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical taxonomy: The term is used in the scientific binomial nomenclature to classify specific species within this genus.
  • The specimen was identified as Anacyclus clavatus.

Variants and Related Words

• Anacyclus pyrethrum (n): The most well-known species, also called Spanish pellitory or pellitory of Spain.
  • Anacyclus pyrethrum has been used as a sialagogue (promotes saliva production).

Synonyms

• Spanish pellitory: A common name for .
• Mount Atlas daisy: Another common name for .

Notes

• This is a specialized botanical term. In general contexts, the common names (e.g., Spanish pellitory) are more frequently used than the genus name "anacyclus" alone.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a Spanish pellitory

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Anacyclus
• genus Anacyclus