THLASPI ARVENSE Meaning and
Definition
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Thlaspi arvense, commonly known as field penny-cress, is a flowering plant belonging to the brassicaceae family. It is a Eurasian herbaceous annual weed that grows in a variety of climates and soil types including fields, meadows, gardens, and waste areas.
Field penny-cress typically grows up to 40 centimeters in height with slender, branched stems and small white flowers that form clusters or racemes at the ends of the branches. The leaves are oblong or lance-shaped, with toothed edges, and are arranged alternately along the stem. The plant has a shallow taproot and reproduces through seeds.
The seeds of Thlaspi arvense are round, flattened, and are enclosed within a heart-shaped silicle, which is a specialized type of fruit characteristic of the brassicaceae family. These seeds are capable of remaining viable in the soil for several years, allowing the plant to persist in agricultural fields and compete with crops for nutrients and resources.
While field penny-cress is considered a weed due to its ability to interfere with desired vegetation, it also has some useful properties. For instance, it has been traditionally used in herbal medicine for its diuretic and expectorant properties. Additionally, the plant is known to accumulate heavy metals like zinc and cadmium, making it useful in the phytoremediation of contaminated soils.
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Etymology of THLASPI ARVENSE
The term "Thlaspi arvense" is a scientific name for a plant in the Brassicaceae family, commonly known as "field penny-cress" or "stubble roquette".
The word "Thlaspi" originated from the Greek term "thlaspis", which referred to a small round shield. This name was given to some plants in this family due to the shape of the seedpods. "Arvense" is a Latin word, which means "of cultivated land" or "of the field". Therefore, "Thlaspi arvense" can be understood as the field penny-cress with shield-shaped seedpods.
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