genus Ligularia

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic category in biological classification: "Genus Ligularia" is the scientific name for a genus of flowering plants within the family Asteraceae. It comprises Old World perennial herbs, many of which are known for their large, often heart-shaped leaves and tall spikes of yellow or orange, daisy-like flowers. These plants are commonly called leopard plants.

Usage Notes
  • "Genus Ligularia" is a formal, scientific term used primarily in botany, horticulture, and academic contexts.
  • The word "genus" is always capitalized when part of a formal binomial name (e.g., or simply ). In informal writing, it may appear in lowercase.
  • It functions as a singular noun (e.g., The genus Ligularia is widespread).
Examples
  • Scientific Context:
    • The botanist published a paper on the evolution of Genus Ligularia.
    • Several species within Genus Ligularia are popular in shade gardens.
  • Horticultural Context:
    • For a dramatic foliage plant, consider a member of Genus Ligularia, such as Ligularia dentata.
    • The taxonomy of Genus Ligularia has been revised several times.
Advanced Usage
  • "Ligularia" (used alone): In many contexts, especially among gardeners, the genus name "Ligularia" is used alone to refer to these plants.
    • I'm planning to add more Ligularia to the damp area of my garden.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ligularia (n): The common shorthand for Genus Ligularia; the plants themselves.
    • The ligularias are thriving in the moist soil.
  • Leopard plant (n): A common name for several species within this genus, notably and , often referring to their spotted foliage.
    • The leopard plant adds bold texture to the landscape.
Synonyms
  • (The) Ligularia genus: A slightly less formal rephrasing.
  • Leopard plants (common name, not a scientific synonym).
Related Terms (Scientific Context)
  • Asteraceae (n): The plant family (the daisy or sunflower family) to which Genus Ligularia belongs.
  • Perennial (n/adj): A plant that lives for more than two years, a characteristic of this genus.
  • Herbaceous (adj): Having stems that are not woody, which describes these plants.
Noun
  1. genus of Old World herbs resembling groundsel: leopard plants

Từ đồng nghĩa