Dracunculus

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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:

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.

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