genus datura

Thân thiện

A botanist carefully examines a flowering genus Datura in the greenhouse.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of plants in the nightshade family (Solanaceae): "Genus Datura" refers to a taxonomic group of flowering plants known for their large, trumpet-shaped flowers and often spiny seed pods. These plants are commonly called thorn apples, jimsonweeds, or moonflowers.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used to specify the biological classification rank.

Variants and Related Words

• Datura (n): The common name for the genus itself, often used interchangeably in non-scientific contexts.
• Thorn apple (n): A common name for plants of this genus, referring to the spiny fruit.
• Jimsonweed (n): A common name for , a well-known species within the genus.

Synonyms

• Thorn apple: A common name synonym.
• Jimsonweed: A common name for a specific species, often used more broadly.
• Stramonium: Refers to preparations from certain species.

Related Phrases

• Datura species: Refers to the individual types within the genus.
• Datura plant: A general term for any plant belonging to this genus.

Học thuật

Noun

1. thorn apple

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Datura
• genus Datura