Definition

Noun: * Genus Geum: A genus of perennial herbaceous plants in the family Rosaceae, commonly known as avens. Plants in this genus are characterized by their basal leaves, often with lobed or toothed margins, and flowers with five petals, typically in shades of yellow, orange, red, or white.

Usage

• The term "genus Geum" is used in scientific, botanical, and horticultural contexts to classify and discuss this specific group of plants.
• It is a formal taxonomic name.

Examples

• Botanists are studying the evolutionary history of genus Geum.
• Several species within genus Geum, such as and , are popular in ornamental gardening.
• The classification places this plant firmly within the genus Geum.

Advanced Usage

• The genus name is always capitalized when used in the formal binomial nomenclature (e.g., ). When referring to the group as a whole, it is often styled as "the genus " or simply "".

Variants and Related Words

• Geum (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used interchangeably in horticulture (e.g., "I'm planting some Geum in my border").
• Avens (n): The common name for plants belonging to the genus Geum.
• Rosaceae (n): The rose family, the larger plant family to which genus Geum belongs.

Synonyms

• Avens (common name)

Related Terms (Scientific Context)

• Taxon (n): A taxonomic group of any rank, such as a genus, family, or species.
• Genus (n): A principal taxonomic category that ranks above species and below family.
• Perennial (adj/n): A plant that lives for more than two years.
• Herbaceous (adj): Denoting a plant that has no persistent woody stem above ground.

Noun

1. avens