👉 Pterocarya, also known as dandelion, is a flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It belongs to the grass family (Agaricales) and has numerous uses in medicine, agriculture, and culinary arts. The scientific name of pterocarya is Pterocarya glabra, which means "dandelion root." The root is used as a medicinal herb for its active compounds, including a compound called pterocamphene. This compound