alisma

Thân thiện

An alisma plant grows in the shallow water near the pond's edge.

Definition

Noun 1. A small genus of aquatic or semiaquatic plants: Alisma is the scientific name for a genus of flowering plants in the family Alismataceae. These plants are commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and the shallow edges of ponds or streams.

Usage Examples

• The alisma plant is easily identified by its broad leaves and small, delicate flowers.
• Botanists study alisma to understand the ecology of freshwater habitats.
• Several species of alisma are native to temperate regions across the Northern Hemisphere.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical taxonomy: The term is always capitalized () when used to refer specifically to the genus. It is a standard part of the binomial nomenclature (e.g., ).
• As a common name: When used informally and not capitalized, "alisma" can refer to any plant within this genus, such as the common water-plantain.

Variants and Related Words

• Alismataceae (n): The plant family to which the genus belongs.
• Water-plantain (n): A common name for plants in the genus, particularly .

Synonyms

• Water-plantain (common name)
• Mad-dog weed (a less common, regional name for some species)

Notes on Meaning

• Primary Meaning: The term almost exclusively refers to the specific genus of aquatic plants. It is a specialized term used primarily in botanical and ecological contexts.
• No Figurative Use: This word does not have common idiomatic, phrasal verb, or figurative meanings. Its usage is strictly literal and scientific.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small genus of aquatic or semiaquatic plants

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Alisma
• genus Alisma