Moneses
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of flowering plants: Moneses is a small genus in the heath family (Ericaceae). It is known for containing a single species, Moneses uniflora, commonly called the one-flowered wintergreen or single delight.
Usage
- is a delicate woodland wildflower.
- The genus is characterized by its solitary, nodding flower.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy, is sometimes treated as a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one recognized species.
- Historically, the species was included within the larger genus (wintergreen).
Variants and Related Words
- One-flowered wintergreen: The common name for .
- Single delight: Another common name for the same species.
- Pyrola: The genus to which was once commonly assigned.
Synonyms
- One-flowered wintergreen
- Single delight
- Moneses uniflora (the full scientific name)
Noun
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one species: one-flowered wintergreen; sometimes included in genus Pyrola
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