genus hulsea

Thân thiện

A botanist carefully sketches a specimen of genus Hulsea in a field notebook.

Definition

Noun 1. A small genus of flowering plants: Genus Hulsea is the scientific name for a small group of erect, aromatic herbs belonging to the sunflower family (Asteraceae). These plants are characterized by their balsam-like scent and are native to a specific region of western North America.

Usage

• is used in botanical and scientific contexts to classify and refer to this specific group of plants.
• The name is always italicized in formal writing, as is standard for genus names.
• Example: "The botanist identified the rare alpine wildflower as a member of genus Hulsea."

Examples

• "Several species within genus Hulsea are adapted to high-altitude, rocky environments."
• "Genus Hulsea is noted for its showy, yellow to orange-red flower heads."
• "Conservation efforts are focusing on endemic species like those in genus Hulsea."

Advanced Usage

• The genus is named after the American botanist Gilbert Hulse.
• In taxonomic hierarchy, is a genus within the tribe Madieae of the family Asteraceae.

Variants and Related Words

• Hulsea (n): The abbreviated, standard form of the full genus name .
  • Example: "The study compared the morphology of Hulsea to related genera."
• Hulsea algida (n): A specific species within the genus, commonly known as Pacific hulsea or alpine gold.
• Hulsea heterochroma (n): Another species within the genus, known as redray alpinegold.

Synonyms

• Hulsea (n): The direct synonym, as it is the same taxonomic unit without the word "genus."

Different Meanings

• This term has only one specific meaning in the English language: it refers exclusively to this botanical genus. It is not used in general or figurative contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small genus of erect balsam-scented herbs; Pacific coast of the northwestern United States

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Hulsea
• genus Hulsea