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tarax·acum of·fic·i·nale

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. common dandelion, Taraxacum ruderalia, Taraxacum officinalenoun

    Eurasian plant widely naturalized as a weed in North America; used as salad greens and to make wine

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  1. Taraxacum officinale

    Taraxacum officinale, the dandelion or common dandelion, is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant of the dandelion genus in the family Asteraceae (syn. Compositae). The common dandelion is well known for its yellow flower heads that turn into round balls of many silver-tufted fruits that disperse in the wind. These balls are usually called "clocks" in both British and American English. The name "blowball" is also used.The common dandelion grows in temperate regions of the world in areas with moist soils. It is most often considered a weed, especially in lawns and along roadsides, but the leaves, flowers, and roots are sometimes used in herbal medicine and as food.

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  1. taraxacum officinale

    Taraxacum officinale, commonly known as dandelion, is a flowering herbaceous plant native to Eurasia and North America. It is characterized by its bright yellow flowers and puff-ball seeds that disperse in the wind. The plant is notable for its deep, taprooted system and its nutritional and medicinal value. The leaves, flowers, and roots of Taraxacum officinale have been traditionally used in various culinary preparations and herbal remedies.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of taraxacum officinale in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of taraxacum officinale in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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  • Mark Davidson
    Mark Davidson
    WHAT DOE THE WORDS MEAN? Obviously it's the name for dandelion, but what is the translation??
    LikeReply5 years ago

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