dactylis
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of monocotyledonous grasses: "Dactylis" refers to a genus of flowering plants in the grass family, Poaceae (Gramineae). It is characterized by being a monocot, meaning its seeds typically sprout with a single initial leaf.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The field was dominated by Dactylis glomerata. (The field was dominated by the species Dactylis glomerata.)
- Dactylis is an important genus for forage and pasture. (Dactylis is an important genus for forage and pasture.)
Advanced Usage
- In botanical classification: The name "Dactylis" is used in the scientific binomial nomenclature to identify this specific genus.
- The researcher studied the genetic diversity within the genus Dactylis. (The researcher studied the genetic diversity within the genus Dactylis.)
Variants and Related Words
- Dactylis glomerata (n): The most common and only significant species within this genus, known as cock's-foot or orchard grass.
- Dactylis glomerata is widely cultivated for hay. (Dactylis glomerata is widely cultivated for hay.)
Synonyms
- Orchard grass genus: A common name referring to the genus .
- Cock's-foot genus: Another common name for the genus.
Related Phrases
- Genus Dactylis: The full taxonomic term.
- The study focused on the ecology of Genus Dactylis. (The study focused on the ecology of Genus Dactylis.)
Noun
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a monocotyledonous grass of the family Gramineae (has only one species)
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