dianthus

/dai'ænθəs/

Thân thiện

A small bouquet of dianthus sits in a vase on the windowsill.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of flowering plants: "Dianthus" is the scientific genus name for a group of plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, commonly known for their often fragrant, colorful flowers with fringed or notched petals.

Usage

• The word "dianthus" is used as a singular noun to refer to the genus as a whole or to any plant within this genus. It is a formal, botanical term.
• Example:
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Advanced Usage

• In botanical and horticultural contexts, "Dianthus" is always capitalized as it is a proper noun (a genus name). The plural form is "dianthuses" or, in scientific contexts, the Latin plural "Dianthi" may be used for the genus.
  • The hybridizer specialized in creating new Dianthus cultivars.
  • The collection includes many rare dianthuses.

Variants and Related Words

• Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus): A popular species within the genus, widely cultivated for its large, fragrant flowers.
• Pink (often Dianthus plumarius or related species): Another common type within the genus, typically with smaller, often clove-scented flowers. The common name "pink" refers to the fringed (pinked) edges of the petals, not necessarily the color.
• Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus): A biennial or short-lived perennial species known for its dense clusters of small flowers.

Synonyms

• Garden pink: A common name for many Dianthus species.
• Carnation: Specifically for .

Related Phrases and Terms

• Dianthus family: An informal way to refer to plants belonging to the genus Dianthus.
  • She has a particular fondness for the Dianthus family.
• Dianthus hybrid: Refers to a cultivated plant resulting from cross-breeding different Dianthus species.
  • This Dianthus hybrid is more heat-tolerant than its parents.

Học thuật

Noun

1. carnations and pinks

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Dianthus
• genus Dianthus