convallaria
/,kɔnvə'leəriə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of flowering plants: Convallaria is a genus of perennial herbs in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Nolinoideae. It is sometimes placed in its own family, Convallariaceae. The genus is monotypic, containing primarily the well-known species Convallaria majalis, commonly called lily of the valley.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The delicate, fragrant flowers of Convallaria are a classic sign of spring.
- Botanists study the growth patterns of Convallaria in shaded woodland areas.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical classification: The name is used in formal botanical taxonomy to refer specifically to this genus.
- The specimen was correctly identified as belonging to the genus Convallaria.
Variants and Related Words
- Convallariaceae (n): The family name sometimes used for this genus and its close relatives.
- Lily of the valley (n): The common name for the primary species, .
Synonyms
- Lily of the valley: The common name for the plant.
- May lily: Another common name, referencing its typical flowering month.
Related Phrases
- Genus Convallaria: The standard phrase used in scientific contexts to specify the taxonomic group.
- The study focused on the phylogeny of genus Convallaria.
Noun
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sometimes placed in family Convallariaceae: lily of the valley
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