taraxacum

noun2

1. •
   A plant of the genus Taraxacum.

   • This species is different from the preceding taraxacums. — 1969
2. •
   The dried root of the dandelion once used as a tonic.

   • Take dandelion root, dried and sliced, six ounces […] This is an excellent way of taking taraxacum. — 1882