genus helianthus

Thân thiện

A gardener plants seeds from the genus Helianthus in a sunny garden bed.

Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic category in biological classification, specifically a genus within the plant family Asteraceae, comprising tall, erect, or branched American annual or perennial herbs characterized by their large, showy flower heads. This genus is commonly known for the sunflowers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The botanist specialized in studying the genus Helianthus.
  • Several species within the genus Helianthus are cultivated for their seeds and oil.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and horticultural contexts, the term is used to discuss the group's morphology, genetics, or ecology.
  • The phylogenetic study aimed to resolve the relationships within the genus Helianthus.

Variants and Related Words

• Helianthus (n): The singular form, often used interchangeably to refer to the genus or an individual plant belonging to it.
  • Helianthus annuus is the common sunflower.
• Sunflower (n): The common name for plants in this genus, especially .

Synonyms

• Sunflower genus: A common descriptive synonym.

Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, specific scientific meaning in botany. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses, as it is a proper scientific noun.

Học thuật

Noun

1. genus of tall erect or branched American annual or perennial herbs with showy flowers: sunflowers

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