Fusanus
Definition
Noun: 1. A genus of trees: Fusanus is a genus name for certain trees, specifically referring to the quandong trees. This term is primarily used in botanical classification.
Usage Notes
- Technical Term: is a scientific (botanical) name. It is not used in everyday conversation but is found in academic, botanical, or horticultural contexts.
- Capitalization: As a genus name, it is always capitalized ().
- Italicization: In formal scientific writing, genus names are often italicized: .
Examples
- The genus includes species known for their edible fruit.
- In the older classification, the quandong was placed in the genus .
Advanced Usage
- Binomial Nomenclature: In the system for naming species, would be the genus part of a two-part name (e.g., ).
Variants and Related Words
- Quandong: The common name for trees historically classified under , known for their fruit and nuts.
- Santalum: The modern, accepted genus name for most trees formerly classified as , such as the desert quandong ().
Synonyms
- (As a common name referent) Quandong tree
Notes on Meaning
- Historical Usage: The term is largely historical in modern botany. The species it referred to are now typically classified under the genus . Therefore, encountering usually indicates an older text or a reference to historical taxonomy.
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quandong trees
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