genus coreopsis
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic category in biological classification: "genus Coreopsis" refers to a specific genus within the plant family Asteraceae, comprising flowering plants commonly known as tickseeds.
- A group of related species: It is a scientific grouping that includes various species of Coreopsis, which are widely recognized for their showy, often yellow, daisy-like flowers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The garden featured several species from the genus Coreopsis.
- Botanists are studying the evolutionary history of genus Coreopsis.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific writing to refer to this specific plant genus.
- The phylogenetic analysis placed genus Coreopsis within the tribe Coreopsideae.
Variants and Related Words
- Coreopsis (n): The common name for plants in this genus; tickseed.
- Coreopsis are popular in perennial borders.
- Coreopsideae (n): The botanical tribe to which genus Coreopsis belongs.
Synonyms
- Tickseed genus: A common name-based synonym.
- Calliopsis (n): A historical or alternative name for some Coreopsis species.
Notes
- This is a specialized scientific term. In everyday language, the common name "coreopsis" or "tickseed" is typically used instead of the full taxonomic designation "genus Coreopsis".
Noun
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genus of American plants widely cultivated for their flowers
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