Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae: "genus Bellis" is the scientific name for a group of plants commonly known as daisies. It is a taxonomic category ranking below family and above species.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The common lawn daisy belongs to the genus Bellis.
  • Botanists study the characteristics that define genus Bellis.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical nomenclature: The name is always capitalized ("Bellis") and italicized when printed to indicate it is a scientific genus name.
  • The paper discussed the evolutionary history of Bellis.

Variants and Related Words

• Bellis perennis (n): The most common species within the genus, the common daisy or English daisy.
  • Bellis perennis is often found in grassy areas.

Synonyms

• Daisy genus: A common name reference for the taxonomic group.

Noun

1. daisy