genus Bellis
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Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae: "genus Bellis" is the scientific name for a group of plants commonly known as daisies. It is a taxonomic category ranking below family and above species.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The common lawn daisy belongs to the genus Bellis.
- Botanists study the characteristics that define genus Bellis.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical nomenclature: The name is always capitalized ("Bellis") and italicized when printed to indicate it is a scientific genus name.
- The paper discussed the evolutionary history of Bellis.
Variants and Related Words
- Bellis perennis (n): The most common species within the genus, the common daisy or English daisy.
- Bellis perennis is often found in grassy areas.
Synonyms
- Daisy genus: A common name reference for the taxonomic group.
Noun
- daisy