Cycloloma

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genus of flowering plants: "Cycloloma" is a genus in the family Chenopodiaceae (now often included in the Amaranthaceae family), comprising annual herbs.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The genus Cycloloma includes species adapted to arid environments.
    • Cycloloma atriplicifolium is a species commonly known as winged pigweed.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical taxonomy: The name "Cycloloma" is used in scientific classification to group specific, related plant species.
    • The phylogenetic study placed Cycloloma within the subfamily Chenopodioideae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cycloloma atriplicifolium (n): The most common species within the genus, known for its winged fruits.
  • Chenopodiaceae (n): The plant family to which the genus Cycloloma traditionally belongs.
Synonyms
  • Genus Cycloloma: The full scientific name.
  • Winged pigweed: A common name for the species .
Noun
  1. a caryophyllaceous genus of the family Chenopodiaceae