genus Buchloe
Definition
Noun: * A genus of perennial grasses native to North America, containing a single species (Buchloe dactyloides), commonly known as buffalo grass. This genus is characterized by its low-growing, sod-forming habit, fine-textured leaves, and its adaptation to arid and semi-arid climates.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The genus Buchloe is highly valued for its drought tolerance.
- Botanists classify buffalo grass within the genus Buchloe.
- A key characteristic of Buchloe is its stoloniferous growth pattern.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Context: In scientific writing, the genus name is always italicized. The abbreviation "gen." is sometimes used before it in non-italicized text.
- The study focused on the drought resistance mechanisms of gen. Buchloe.
Variants and Related Words
- Buchloe dactyloides (n): The sole species within the genus ; the scientific name for buffalo grass.
- Buffalo grass (n): The common name for .
Synonyms
- (There are no direct synonyms for a specific genus name. In a general context, it can be referred to as:)
- A grass genus (n): A general term for a taxonomic group of grasses.
Noun
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buffalo grass
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