Definition

Noun: * A genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as edelweiss. It consists of perennial herbs native to mountainous regions of Europe and Asia, characterized by dense, woolly, star-shaped flower heads and leaves.

Usage

• The term "genus Leontopodium" is used in scientific, botanical, and taxonomic contexts to classify and discuss this specific group of plants.
• It is a formal, Latin binomial name following the conventions of biological classification.

Examples

• Scientific Classification: "The rare alpine flower was correctly identified as a member of ."
• Botanical Description: "Plants within are adapted to survive in harsh, high-altitude environments."
• Comparative Study: "The research paper compared the morphological traits of with other genera in the tribe Gnaphalieae."

Advanced Usage

• The genus name Leontopodium is derived from Greek words meaning "lion's paw," a reference to the shape and fuzzy appearance of the flower head.
• In botanical nomenclature, the genus name is always italicized (or underlined in handwriting) and capitalized when used formally.

Variants and Related Words

• Leontopodium (n): The standardized, singular form of the genus name, used identically to "genus Leontopodium" in scientific contexts.
  • Example: "Leontopodium alpinum is the best-known species."
• edelweiss (n): The common name for the most famous species within this genus, .
  • Example: "The edelweiss is a protected symbol of the Alps."

Synonyms

• Edelweiss genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
• (There are no direct taxonomic synonyms, as the genus name is unique and standardized.)

Related Phrases/Idioms

• (This term is highly technical and scientific; it does not feature in common English idioms or phrasal verbs.)

Noun

1. edelweiss