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cadillo
Scientific Name: Acaena myriophylla
Family: Rosaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cadillo
The term "Cadillo" appears to have multiple meanings and usages, ranging from plant names to surnames and business names. Here's a breakdown of the different contexts in which it appears:
Plant-Related Information
- Common Name: "Cadillo" is used as a common name for at least one plant species: Arctium lappa.
- Other Names: It is also used in some regions as a name for Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), also referred to as "Cadillo de hierba" or "trébol de carretilla."
Considerations for Pets
- Arctium lappa (one of the plants called "Cadillo") is a burr-bearing plant. Burrs can cling to animal fur and may be difficult to remove.
Etymology
- The term "cadillo" originates from the Latin word "catellus," meaning "perrillo" (small dog).
- One definition describes it as an umbelliferous plant common in cultivated fields, growing to about 30 cm in height with broad leaves.
Other Mentions
- The name "Cadillo" is associated with a variety of academic researchers, medical professionals, and other individuals.
- Cadillo is also the name of a town in Veracruz, Mexico, where a citrus production company ("Citricos Codillo") is located.
Traditional Medicine
- Xanthium strumarium L. (also called Cadillo) is listed in the Atlas de las Plantas de la Medicina Tradicional Mexicana (Atlas of Plants of Traditional Mexican Medicine).