genus Lythrum
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic category in biological classification: "Genus Lythrum" is the scientific name for a specific genus of flowering plants in the family Lythraceae. This genus includes various species of loosestrife.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- The wetland restoration project involved removing invasive species and planting native ones like those from genus Lythrum.
- Botanists studied the pollination mechanisms unique to genus Lythrum.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in formal scientific writing to refer to this specific group. It is always italicized in print, and the genus name is capitalized.
- The research paper focused on the evolutionary history of Lythrum.
Variants and Related Words
- Lythrum (n): The standardized, abbreviated form of the genus name used in scientific contexts.
- Lythraceae (n): The plant family to which this genus belongs.
- Loosestrife (n): The common name for plants in this genus, particularly referring to species like (purple loosestrife).
Synonyms
- Loosestrife genus: A descriptive synonym referencing the common name of its species.
Notes on Meaning
This term has a single, precise meaning in the scientific field of biology (botany). It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses. Its usage is confined to academic, horticultural, and ecological contexts.
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loosestrife
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