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kok-saghyz

/ˈkɒk.sə.ɡiːz/

Tradução: Dente-de-leão perene originário da Ásia Central, cultivado por suas raízes carnosas ricas em borracha.

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/ˈkɒk.sə.ɡiːz/C2formalscientific
  • ptDente-de-leão perene originário da Ásia Central, cultivado por suas raízes carnosas ricas em borracha.

A perennial dandelion native to Kazakhstan, cultivated for its fleshy roots which have a high rubber content.

  1. Rubber-producing plantC2formalscientific

    A perennial dandelion species native to Kazakhstan, cultivated for its fleshy roots that contain a high amount of natural rubber.

    ptPlanta produtora de borracha

    • Kok-saghyz is being studied as a potential alternative source of natural rubber.
    • Farmers in Central Asia have historically harvested kok-saghyz for its rubber-rich roots.
    • The plant's ability to grow in temperate climates makes kok-saghyz an attractive crop for rubber production.