genus Zantedeschia
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae: "Genus Zantedeschia" is the scientific name for a group of herbaceous perennial plants commonly known as calla lilies or arum lilies. They are native to southern Africa and are characterized by their distinctive funnel-shaped spathe (a large, showy bract) surrounding a central finger-like spadix.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The elegant white flowers in the bouquet are from the genus Zantedeschia.
- Gardeners often cultivate various species within genus Zantedeschia for their striking blooms.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy: The term is used in scientific and horticultural contexts to classify and discuss this specific group of plants, distinguishing them from other genera.
- The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within genus Zantedeschia.
Variants and Related Words
- Zantedeschia (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used interchangeably.
- Zantedeschia aethiopica is the most widely known species.
- Calla lily (n): The common name for plants in this genus.
- Arum lily (n): Another common name, particularly for .
Synonyms
- Calla (n): A common shorthand for calla lily.
- Arum (n): While "arum" can refer to other genera in the Araceae family, it is often used colloquially for calla lilies.
Related Phrases
- Not applicable as a phrasal verb: This is a scientific noun and does not form phrasal verbs.
Related Idioms
- Not applicable: This is a scientific term and is not used in idiomatic expressions.
Noun
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calla lily
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