Cotinus

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genus of flowering plants in the family Anacardiaceae: Cotinus is the botanical genus name for a small group of deciduous shrubs or small trees, commonly known as smoke trees or smoke bushes. The name is used in scientific and horticultural contexts.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The garden featured a beautiful specimen of Cotinus coggygria.
    • Botanists study the leaf structure of Cotinus.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification: The word is primarily used in its capitalized form to denote the genus. It is often followed by a specific epithet to name a particular species.
    • The American smoke tree is classified as Cotinus obovatus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Smoke tree / Smoke bush (n): The common name for plants in the genus , referring to the characteristic hazy, smoke-like appearance of their flower panicles.
    • The smoke bush in the corner turns a brilliant red in autumn.
Synonyms
  • Smoke tree (n): The common name for plants belonging to this genus.
Notes on Meaning
  • The word has a single, specific meaning as a scientific genus name. It is not used in general conversation but is standard in botany, gardening, and landscaping contexts.
Noun
  1. smoke trees

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