genus dahlia

Thân thiện

A gardener plants a genus dahlia in a sunny flower bed.

Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic category in biological classification: "Genus Dahlia" refers to a specific genus within the plant family Asteraceae. It comprises perennial, tuberous plants native to Mexico and Central America, known for their showy, composite flower heads.

Usage

• "Genus Dahlia" is a scientific term used primarily in botany, horticulture, and taxonomy.
• It is used to group together all species that share fundamental characteristics and are considered closely related, such as , , and .
• The term is often italicized in formal writing to denote its status as a Latin scientific name.

Examples

• The botanist specialized in the study of genus Dahlia.
• Genus Dahlia is part of the larger sunflower family, Asteraceae.
• Many popular garden flowers belong to genus Dahlia.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy, "Genus Dahlia" is positioned below the family level (Asteraceae) and above the species level (e.g., ).

Variants and Related Words

• Dahlia (noun): The common name for any plant or flower within genus Dahlia.
  • She grows beautiful dahlias in her garden.
• Dahlia hybrid (noun): A cultivated plant resulting from cross-breeding different species within the genus.
  • This award-winning bloom is a complex dahlia hybrid.

Synonyms

• Dahlia genus: A less formal way to refer to the same taxonomic group.

Học thuật

Noun

1. genus of perennial tuberous plants of Mexico and Central America

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