genus Elettaria
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic genus of plants: "Genus Elettaria" is the scientific name for a specific group of flowering plants in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). It is most notable for containing the species that produces true cardamom.
Usage Notes
- This term is used exclusively in scientific, botanical, or culinary contexts when referring to the plant's classification. It is a proper noun and is often italicized in writing.
- The common name for the most commercially important species within this genus is "cardamom" or "green cardamom".
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The spice is derived from the seeds of plants in the genus Elettaria.
- True cardamom belongs to Genus Elettaria, while other types belong to the genus Amomum.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: Used to specify the genus level in the biological classification system (Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species).
- The full classification places cardamom in the family Zingiberaceae and the genus Elettaria.
Variants and Related Words
- Elettaria (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, used in the same contexts.
- Elettaria cardamomum (n): The full scientific name (genus and species) for the plant that produces common cardamom.
Synonyms
- Cardamom genus: A descriptive synonym used in non-technical botanical writing.
Related Terms
- Cardamom (n): The aromatic seed spice produced by plants of the genus .
- Zingiberaceae (n): The botanical family name for the ginger family, to which this genus belongs.
Noun
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cardamom
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