genus hippeastrum
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of bulbous flowering plants: "genus Hippeastrum" is the scientific name for a specific group of bulbous plants known for their large, showy flowers, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The genus Hippeastrum includes many popular ornamental plants.
- Botanists study the evolution of species within the genus Hippeastrum.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy: Used to classify and refer to this specific group of plants within the family Amaryllidaceae.
- The specimen was definitively placed in the genus Hippeastrum based on its floral morphology.
Variants and Related Words
- Hippeastrum (n): The common name for plants of this genus, often used in horticulture.
- She has a collection of beautiful Hippeastrum in her greenhouse.
- Amaryllis (n): A common but often incorrect name for plants in the genus ; true is a different genus native to South Africa.
- What is often sold as "amaryllis" is usually a hybrid from the genus Hippeastrum.
Synonyms
- Knight's-star lily: A less common common name for some species.
Related Phrases
- Hippeastrum hybrid: Refers to the many cultivated varieties developed for their flowers.
- This stunning Hippeastrum hybrid blooms indoors in winter.
Noun
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bulbous flowering plants of tropical America
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