cotinus
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of flowering plants in the family Anacardiaceae: Cotinus is the botanical genus name for a small group of deciduous shrubs or small trees, commonly known as smoke trees or smoke bushes. The name is used in scientific and horticultural contexts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The garden featured a beautiful specimen of Cotinus coggygria.
- Botanists study the leaf structure of Cotinus.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The word is primarily used in its capitalized form to denote the genus. It is often followed by a specific epithet to name a particular species.
- The American smoke tree is classified as Cotinus obovatus.
Variants and Related Words
- Smoke tree / Smoke bush (n): The common name for plants in the genus , referring to the characteristic hazy, smoke-like appearance of their flower panicles.
- The smoke bush in the corner turns a brilliant red in autumn.
Synonyms
- Smoke tree (n): The common name for plants belonging to this genus.
Notes on Meaning
- The word has a single, specific meaning as a scientific genus name. It is not used in general conversation but is standard in botany, gardening, and landscaping contexts.
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smoke trees
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