👉 Pastinaca is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to tropical Africa and Asia. They are commonly known as "chickens' foot" because they are similar to the common chickweed plant (Chenopodium) but have slightly different leaves, flowers, and fruits. Pastinacas are often used for their medicinal properties due to their high content of vitamin C, which is essential for immune function and wound healing.