genus ornithogalum

Thân thiện

A gardener plants bulbs of the genus Ornithogalum in a sunny flowerbed.

Definition

Noun 1. Genus Ornithogalum: A genus of perennial bulbous plants belonging to the family Asparagaceae (subfamily Scilloideae), though sometimes historically placed in the family Hyacinthaceae. Plants in this genus are commonly known as star-of-Bethlehem, characterized by their star-shaped, often white, flowers with a green or blackish stripe on the outer surface of each tepal.

Usage Examples

• The garden featured several species from the genus Ornithogalum, their white stars brightening the spring border.
• Botanists are studying the phylogenetic relationships within genus Ornithogalum.
• Genus Ornithogalum includes both ornamental plants and species considered invasive weeds in some regions.

Advanced Usage

• The genus name Ornithogalum is derived from Greek words meaning "bird's milk," an ancient term for something wonderful.
• In taxonomic writing, the genus name is often italicized: Ornithogalum.

Variants and Related Words

• Ornithogalum (n): The standardized scientific (Latin) name for the genus, used interchangeably with "genus Ornithogalum" in botanical contexts.
• star-of-Bethlehem (n): The common name for many plants within this genus.
• Asparagaceae (n): The plant family to which this genus is currently assigned.
• Hyacinthaceae (n): A former family name in which this genus was sometimes classified.

Synonyms

• Ornithogalum (This is the direct synonym, as "genus Ornithogalum" is the full taxonomic designation).

Related Terms and Phrases

• Type species: is a well-known representative species of the genus.
• Bulbous plant: A descriptive term for the growth habit of plants in this genus.

Học thuật

Noun

1. sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae

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• Ornithogalum
• genus Ornithogalum