Agrostemma
Definition
Agrostemma (noun) 1. A genus of flowering plants: A small genus of annual herbs in the family Caryophyllaceae, commonly known as corn cockles. The plants are characterized by their slender stems, narrow leaves, and showy, solitary flowers with five notched petals.
Examples of Usage
Advanced Usage
- In botanical nomenclature: The word "Agrostemma" is used as the formal, capitalized genus name in the scientific classification of plants (e.g., ).
Variants and Related Words
- Corn cockle: The common name for plants in the genus, particularly .
- Caryophyllaceae: The plant family (the pink or carnation family) to which the genus belongs.
Synonyms
- Corn cockle (common name)
Notes on Meaning
- The term Agrostemma is almost exclusively used in scientific, botanical, or horticultural contexts. In everyday language, the common name "corn cockle" is more frequently used.
Noun
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a caryophylloid dicot genus including corn cockles
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