epilobium

/,epi'loubjəm/

Thân thiện

A pink epilobium grows near a mountain stream.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large and widely distributed genus of flowering plants: "Epilobium" refers to a genus comprising numerous species of herbaceous plants and subshrubs. These plants are particularly noted for their presence in western North America and Arctic regions, though many species have a broad distribution across temperate zones.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The meadow was dotted with the pink flowers of Epilobium.
  • Botanists study the adaptation of Epilobium species to alpine environments.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical taxonomy: The genus name "Epilobium" is always capitalized and italicized in scientific writing.
  • The specimen was keyed out as belonging to the genus Epilobium.

Variants and Related Words

• Willowherb (n): The common name for many plants in the genus .
  • Fireweed is a well-known type of willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium).

Synonyms

• Willowherb: A common name for plants of this genus.
• Fireweed: A specific common name for , a prominent species within the genus.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "Epilobium" is exclusively used as a scientific (Latin) genus name in botany. It does not have everyday, non-technical meanings or uses. Its primary definition is taxonomic, referring to the specific group of plants described.

Học thuật

Noun

1. large widely distributed genus of herbs and subshrubs of especially western North America and Arctic areas

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Epilobium
• genus Epilobium