genus Cladrastis
Definition
Noun: 1. Genus Cladrastis: A genus of deciduous trees in the pea family (Fabaceae), commonly known as yellowwoods. These trees are native to eastern Asia and eastern North America and are characterized by their pinnately compound leaves, showy white or yellow flowers, and smooth, gray bark.
Usage
- The genus Cladrastis includes several species prized for their ornamental value in landscaping.
- Botanists study the evolutionary relationships within the genus Cladrastis.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical nomenclature, the name is always italicized: Cladrastis.
- The genus name is often used in a taxonomic context to group related species, such as (American yellowwood) and (Chinese yellowwood).
Variants and Related Words
- Cladrastis (n): The standard abbreviated form of the genus name.
- yellowwood (n): The common name for trees belonging to this genus.
- Cladrastis kentukea (n): The scientific name for the American yellowwood, a species within this genus.
Synonyms
- yellowwood genus (n): A descriptive synonym referencing the common name of the trees in this group.
Related Terms
- Fabaceae (n): The pea family, the larger plant family to which this genus belongs.
- deciduous (adj): A term describing trees that shed their leaves annually, a characteristic of this genus.
- pinnately compound (adj): A leaf structure where leaflets are arranged on either side of a central stem, typical for leaves in this genus.
Noun
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yellowwoods
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