Aristolochia
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of climbing or woody herbs: Aristolochia is the genus name for a group of plants known as birthworts, characterized by their often pipe-shaped flowers.
- The plants of this genus: The term can refer to any plant belonging to the Aristolochia genus.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The garden features a rare Aristolochia with intricate, mottled flowers.
- Some Aristolochia species are cultivated for their unique floral shapes.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and taxonomic contexts: The word is used precisely to refer to the genus within the family Aristolochiaceae.
- The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within Aristolochia.
Variants and Related Words
- Aristolochiaceae (n): The plant family to which the genus belongs.
- Birthwort (n): A common name for plants in the genus, historically used in medicine.
- Dutchman's pipe (n): A common name for specific species, like , whose flowers resemble a curved pipe.
Synonyms
- Birthwort: (Common name)
- Dutchman's pipe: (Common name for specific species)
Related Phrases
- Aristolochia vine: A descriptive phrase for the climbing species of this genus.
- The Aristolochia vine covered the garden trellis.
Noun
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birthworts; Dutchman's-pipe
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