genus Beta
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic category in biological classification: "Genus Beta" is the scientific name for a group of flowering plants in the family Amaranthaceae. This genus is most commonly known for including cultivated beet species.
- The type genus for beets: It specifically encompasses plants commonly known as beets or chard.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to refer to this specific plant group. It is always capitalized and italicized in formal writing: . .*
Variants and Related Words
- Beta vulgaris (n): The common name for the most significant species within the genus, encompassing table beet, sugar beet, Swiss chard, and mangelwurzel.
Synonyms
- Beet genus: A common name synonym referring to the same taxonomic group.
Notes on Meaning
- This term is exclusively used in scientific and botanical contexts. In everyday language, the common names for the plants within this genus (e.g., beet, chard) are used instead of the taxonomic term "genus Beta".
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beets
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