dracunculus

• Существительное, обозначающее род клубневых травянистых многолетников, широко известных как драконовый арум, а также типовой род семейства Dracunculidae.

A noun referring to a genus of tuberous herbaceous perennials, commonly known as dragon arum, and also the type genus of the family Dracunculidae.

proper noun

1. Dragon arum plantC2formalscientific

   A genus of tuberous herbaceous perennial plants in the arum family, known for their striking, often foul-smelling flowers.

   Дракункулюс

   • The Dracunculus vulgaris, commonly known as the dragon arum, emits a strong odor of rotting meat.
   • Gardeners often cultivate Dracunculus for its unusual and dramatic inflorescence.
   • The Dracunculus plant is native to the Mediterranean region.

2. Type genus of DracunculidaeC2formalscientific

   A genus of parasitic nematode worms that are the type genus for the family Dracunculidae, including the Guinea worm.

   Род паразитических нематод

   • The genus Dracunculus includes the species Dracunculus medinensis, which causes dracunculiasis.
   • Researchers study the life cycle of Dracunculus to develop eradication strategies.
   • Dracunculus is the type genus for the family Dracunculidae.