Berberis
/'bɑ:bəri/ Cách viết khác : (barberry) /'bɑ:bəri/ (berberis) /'bə:bəris/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A large genus of shrubs: "Berberis" is the scientific name for a large genus of spiny shrubs, commonly known as barberries. These plants are native to temperate regions across both the New World (the Americas) and the Old World (Europe, Asia, Africa).
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The garden featured several species of Berberis for their colorful foliage.
- Berberis thunbergii is a popular ornamental shrub.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical/horticultural contexts: The term "Berberis" is used precisely to refer to the genus within the family Berberidaceae.
- The study focused on the alkaloids present in Berberis.
Variants and Related Words
- Barberry (n): The common name for plants in the genus .
- Barberry shrubs are often used as hedges.
Synonyms
- Barberry: The common name for shrubs of the genus .
Noun
- large genus of shrubs of temperate zones of New and Old Worlds