genus lonicera

Thân thiện

A bee hovers near the fragrant flowers of a genus Lonicera vine.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic category in biological classification: "Genus Lonicera" is the scientific name for a genus of flowering plants in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is commonly known as honeysuckle.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The garden features several species from the genus Lonicera.
  • Botanists are studying the evolutionary history of genus Lonicera.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical nomenclature: The name is always italicized, and the genus name is capitalized. The full scientific name for a species includes the genus and a specific epithet (e.g., for Japanese honeysuckle).
  • The specimen was identified as belonging to the genus Lonicera.

Variants and Related Words

• Lonicera (n): The standard abbreviated form used in scientific and common discourse to refer to the genus.
  • Lonicera is known for its fragrant, tubular flowers.
• Honeysuckle (n): The common name for plants within this genus.
  • The honeysuckle vine is climbing the fence.

Synonyms

• Honeysuckle genus: A descriptive synonym referring to the common name of its members.

Học thuật

Noun

1. woodbine

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• Lonicera
• genus Lonicera