genus koellia

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genus koellia

A botanist carefully examines a specimen of genus Koellia in the field.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A taxonomic genus of flowering plants: "genus Koellia" is a former botanical genus name, now considered a synonym within the genus Pycnanthemum. It refers to a group of perennial herbs commonly known as mountain mints, native to North America.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The plant was historically classified under genus Koellia. (The plant was historically classified under genus Koellia.)
    • Botanists have reclassified species from genus Koellia into Pycnanthemum. (Botanists have reclassified species from genus Koellia into Pycnanthemum.)
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic history: The name "genus Koellia" is primarily used in historical botanical literature or when discussing the taxonomic revision of the mint family (Lamiaceae).
    • The 19th-century herbarium specimen was labeled with the now-obsolete genus Koellia. (The 19th-century herbarium specimen was labeled with the now-obsolete genus Koellia.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Koellia (n): An abbreviated, informal reference to the full genus name.
    • Some older field guides still list the plant as Koellia. (Some older field guides still list the plant as Koellia.)
  • Pycnanthemum (n): The accepted modern genus name for plants formerly placed in .
    • Pycnanthemum virginianum is a species once included in genus Koellia. (Pycnanthemum virginianum is a species once included in genus Koellia.)
  • Mountain mint (n): The common name for plants in this group.
    • American mountain mint is known for its strong fragrance. (American mountain mint is known for its strong fragrance.)
Synonyms
  • Pycnanthemum (in modern taxonomy): The current, accepted genus name.
  • American mountain mint: The common name for plants of this group.
Related Phrases
  • Formerly known as: A phrase often used to introduce the historical name.
    • This species was formerly known as Koellia verticillata. (This species was formerly known as Koellia verticillata.)
  • Synonymous with: Used in taxonomic context to indicate nomenclatural equivalence.
    • The genus name Koellia is synonymous with Pycnanthemum. (The genus name Koellia is synonymous with Pycnanthemum.)
genus koellia

A botanist carefully examines a specimen of genus Koellia in the field.

Noun
  1. American mountain mint

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