Dracunculus
Dracunculus
Dracunculus (pronunciation: dra-kun-kyu-lus) is a genus of plants in the family Aristolochiaceae. The term is derived from the Latin word 'draco' meaning dragon and 'unculus' meaning little, referring to the dragon-like appearance of the plant's inflorescence.
Etymology
The name Dracunculus is derived from the Latin words 'draco' meaning dragon and 'unculus' meaning little. This is in reference to the plant's inflorescence which resembles a small dragon.
Species
There are several species within the Dracunculus genus, including:
- Dracunculus vulgaris - Also known as the Dragon Arum or the Voodoo Lily, this is the most well-known species within the genus.
- Dracunculus canariensis - This species is native to the Canary Islands.
- Dracunculus muscivorus - Known as the Dead Horse Arum Lily, this species is native to the Mediterranean region.
Related Terms
- Aristolochiaceae - The family to which the Dracunculus genus belongs.
- Inflorescence - The arrangement of flowers on a plant.
- Genus - A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species.
See Also
- Botany - The scientific study of plants.
- Taxonomy (biology) - The science of naming, defining and classifying groups of biological organisms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dracunculus
- Wikipedia's article - Dracunculus
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