genus calla
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of aquatic or semi-aquatic flowering plants in the family Araceae, containing a single species, Calla palustris (water arum or bog arum). This plant is characterized by its heart-shaped leaves and a distinctive white, showy spathe surrounding a yellow spadix. It is native to cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in bogs and pond margins.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The botanist classified the marsh plant under the genus Calla.
- Genus Calla is monotypic, meaning it contains only one recognized species.
- You can find genus Calla thriving in the wet, acidic soil of the nature reserve.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy: The term is used in the formal, scientific naming (binomial nomenclature) of the water arum. The full scientific name is , where "Calla" is the genus name.
- The study focused on the phylogenetic placement of genus Calla within the Araceae family.
Variants and Related Words
- Calla (noun): Often used as a shorthand for plants in this genus, though this can cause confusion with the similar-looking (common calla lily).
- Water arum (noun): The common name for the single species within genus Calla.
- Bog arum (noun): Another common name for .
- Calla palustris (noun): The specific Latin binomial for the sole species in this genus.
Synonyms
- (As a taxonomic group) Monotypic genus Calla.
- (Referring to the plant) Water arum, Bog arum.
Notes on Common Confusion
- Important Distinction: The common "calla lily" found in florist shops and gardens is not a member of genus Calla. It belongs to the separate genus . They are related (both in the Araceae family) and have a similar floral structure (a spathe and spadix), but are different plants. Genus Calla refers specifically to the hardy, wild bog plant.
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water arum
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