amaranthus
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of plants: "Amaranthus" is the scientific name for a large and widely distributed genus of plants. These are primarily coarse annual herbs, meaning they complete their life cycle in one year and often have a rough or sturdy texture.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The garden featured several species of Amaranthus.
- Amaranthus is known for its vibrant, long-lasting flower heads.
- Farmers sometimes consider certain types of Amaranthus to be weeds.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical context: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific genus within the plant family Amaranthaceae.
- The study focused on the drought resistance of Amaranthus.
- Common names: While "Amaranthus" is the scientific genus name, many species have common names like pigweed, love-lies-bleeding, or prince's feather.
Variants and Related Words
- Amaranth (noun): This is a common name for plants in the genus, especially those cultivated for grain or ornament. It can also refer to the edible seeds themselves.
- Amaranth grain is a nutritious pseudocereal.
- Amaranthine (adjective): Literally means "of or like amaranth." Poetically, it can mean unfading or everlasting, derived from the flower's long-lasting bloom.
- The poet described her love as amaranthine.
Synonyms
- Pigweed: A common name for some weedy species within the genus.
- Love-lies-bleeding: A common name for the ornamental species .
Related Phrases
- Amaranthus hybridus: The scientific name for a specific species, smooth pigweed.
- Amaranthus cruentus: The scientific name for a species often grown for its grain, known as red amaranth.
Related Idioms
Noun
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large widely distributed genus of chiefly coarse annual herbs
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