genus Emmanthe
Definition
Noun: * A taxonomic genus of flowering plants: Genus Emmanthe is a genus in the family Boraginaceae, containing a single recognized species.
Usage Notes
- This is a highly specific scientific (taxonomic) term used primarily in botany, biology, and horticulture. It is not used in everyday conversation.
- It is always capitalized ( or simply ) as per the convention for genus names.
- It is typically used in academic, scientific, or gardening contexts when discussing plant classification.
Examples of Usage
- Scientific Context:
- The plant was reclassified and placed in the genus Emmanthe.
- Emmanthe is a monotypic genus native to California.
- Descriptive Context:
- The sole species within genus Emmanthe is commonly known as yellow bells.
Advanced Usage
- Monotypic Genus: is described as a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one species ().
Variants and Related Words
- Emmanthe (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, used interchangeably in scientific writing.
- Emmanthe penduliflora (n): The full binomial name (genus + species) for the single species within this genus.
- Yellow bells (n): The common name for the plant species .
Synonyms
- Monotypic genus (n): A general term describing a genus with only one species. (This describes its category, not a direct synonym for the name itself).
Noun
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one species: yellow bells
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