Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of flowering plants: "Genus Haemanthus" is the scientific name for a group of African bulbous plants in the family Amaryllidaceae, commonly known as blood lilies or paintbrush lilies.

Usage

• The genus name is always capitalized and italicized in scientific writing.
• It is used in botanical contexts to classify and discuss this specific group of plants.
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • Several species within Genus Haemanthus are popular in horticulture for their striking red flower heads.
  • The bulbs of plants in Genus Haemanthus are typically deciduous or evergreen.

Advanced Usage

• The name is derived from Greek, with meaning "blood" and meaning "flower," directly referring to the common red color of the blooms.
• In taxonomic hierarchy, is a genus below the family Amaryllidaceae and above the level of individual species (e.g., ).

Variants and Related Words

• Haemanthus (n): The standardized, non-italicized form used in common discussion.
  • I added a Haemanthus to my collection of bulb plants.
• Blood lily (n): The common name for plants of this genus.
• Paintbrush lily (n): Another common name, referring to the brush-like appearance of the flower cluster.

Synonyms

• Blood lily genus: A descriptive synonym referencing the common name.

Noun

1. genus of African deciduous or evergreen bulbous herbs: blood lilies