Cycloloma
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Definition
- 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
- a caryophyllaceous genus of the family Chenopodiaceae