arabis glabra

Thân thiện

Arabis glabra grows on a sunny, rocky hillside.

Definition

Noun: - A species of flowering plant: Arabis glabra is the scientific name for a specific plant species, commonly known as tower mustard or tower cress. It is an erect, herbaceous plant belonging to the mustard family (Brassicaceae).

Usage

• This term is used in botanical and scientific contexts to precisely identify this plant species.
• is characterized by its tall, slender growth habit and small, white flowers.

Examples

• Scientific context:
  • The field guide listed several Brassicaceae species, including Arabis glabra.
  • Researchers are studying the habitat preferences of Arabis glabra.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification, the genus name () is always capitalized, while the species epithet () is not. The full binomial name is italicized.
  • Correct: The specimen was identified as Arabis glabra.
  • Incorrect: The specimen was identified as arabis glabra.

Variants and Related Words

• Common Names: Tower mustard, tower cress.
• Genus: (rockcress), which contains many other species.
• Family: Brassicaceae (the mustard or cabbage family).

Synonyms

• Scientific synonym: (an older or alternative scientific name for the same species).
• Common name: Tower mustard.

Notes

• This is a specialized botanical term. In everyday conversation, its common names ("tower mustard") are more likely to be used.
• The species epithet "" means "smooth," referring to the plant's hairless leaves and stems.

Học thuật

Noun

1. or genus Arabis: erect cress widely distributed throughout Europe

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tower mustard
• tower cress
• Turritis glabra
• Arabis glabra