Leontodon
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Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of plants in the family Asteraceae: "Leontodon" is the scientific genus name for a group of flowering plants commonly known as hawkbits. These are perennial herbs, often with dandelion-like yellow flower heads and typically found in temperate regions.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The meadow was dotted with the yellow flowers of Leontodon.
- Botanists study the different species within the genus Leontodon.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy: The name "Leontodon" is used in formal scientific classification and literature.
- The specimen was keyed out as belonging to Leontodon.
Variants and Related Words
- Hawkbit (n): The common name for plants in the genus .
- Rough hawkbit (Leontodon hispidus) is a common species in European grasslands.
Synonyms
- Hawkbit: The common English name for plants of this genus.
Noun
- hawkbit