genus Mespilus
Definition
Proper noun: 1. A taxonomic genus: In biological classification, this is the genus name for a specific group of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae. Historically, it contained the common medlar (Mespilus germanica), though modern botanical revisions may place this species in other genera (like Crataegus).
Usage Notes
- "Genus Mespilus" is a scientific, taxonomic term used primarily in botany, biology, and horticulture. It is always capitalized.
- It refers to the formal classification level (genus) for one or more related species of plants known as medlars.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The genus Mespilus is a member of the rose family.
- Botanists have debated the placement of the medlar within genus Mespilus for years.
- This specimen is classified under genus Mespilus.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Context: The term is used in formal descriptions and scientific literature. Example: " L. was described by Linnaeus."
Variants and Related Words
- Mespilus (n): The abbreviated, standard form of the genus name, used in binomial nomenclature (e.g., ).
- medlar (n): The common name for the fruit or tree of .
Synonyms
- (As a taxonomic group): Medlar genus (common language equivalent, not scientific).
Noun
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medlars
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