genus Leontodon
Definition
Proper noun * Genus Leontodon: A genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as hawkbits. These are herbaceous plants, typically with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow, dandelion-like flower heads.
Usage
- Genus Leontodon is used in scientific and botanical contexts to classify and refer to this specific group of plants. It is always capitalized.
- The species Leontodon hispidus belongs to the genus Leontodon.
- Botanists are studying the evolutionary history of genus Leontodon.
Advanced Usage
- The genus name Leontodon is derived from Greek words meaning "lion's tooth," a reference to the toothed leaves, similar to the common dandelion ().
Variants and Related Words
- Leontodon (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, used when the context is clear (e.g., in a species binomial like ).
- hawkbit (n): The common name for plants within this genus.
Synonyms
- (As a common name) hawkbit
Notes
- Genus Leontodon is a taxonomic rank. It groups together species that share common characteristics, such as (rough hawkbit) and (autumn hawkbit).
Noun
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hawkbit
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