Cephalotaxus
Definition
Noun: 1. A genus of coniferous trees and shrubs: Cephalotaxus is the scientific genus name for a small group of evergreen plants commonly known as plum yews. They are characterized by their flat, needle-like leaves arranged in two rows, and fleshy, plum-like seed coverings (arils).
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Cephalotaxus is native to eastern Asia.
- The Cephalotaxus in the botanical garden is producing fruit.
- Several species within the genus Cephalotaxus are popular in ornamental landscaping.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy: The name is used to classify and refer to all species within this specific genus, distinguishing it from other conifer genera like (yews) or .
- The study focused on the alkaloid compounds found in Cephalotaxus.
Variants and Related Words
- Cephalotaxaceae (n): The plant family to which the genus belongs.
- Plum yew (n): The common name for plants of the genus .
Synonyms
- Plum yew (common name)
Notes on Different Meanings
This word has a single, specific meaning as a scientific (Latin) genus name in botany. It is not used in general English outside of scientific, horticultural, or academic contexts.
Noun
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the genus of Cephalotaxus (see plum-yews)
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