Fumaria
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Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of annual herbs: "Fumaria" refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Papaveraceae, characterized by delicate, often finely divided leaves and small, irregular flowers.
- Botanical classification: In taxonomy, "Fumaria" is the scientific name for a genus that includes species commonly known as fumitories.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The field was dotted with the delicate pink flowers of Fumaria.
- Fumaria officinalis, a species within this genus, has been used in traditional herbal practices.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical literature: The name is used in its Latin form to precisely identify the genus in scientific contexts.
- The study focused on the alkaloid content of several Fumaria species.
Variants and Related Words
- Fumitory (n): The common English name for plants of the genus .
- Common fumitory is often found growing on arable land.
Synonyms
- Fumitory: The common name for plants belonging to the genus .
Noun
- annual herbs whose flowers have only one petal spurred at the base