Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic genus of flowering plants: "genus Koellia" is a former botanical genus name, now considered a synonym within the genus Pycnanthemum. It refers to a group of perennial herbs commonly known as mountain mints, native to North America.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The plant was historically classified under genus Koellia. (The plant was historically classified under genus Koellia.)
  • Botanists have reclassified species from genus Koellia into Pycnanthemum. (Botanists have reclassified species from genus Koellia into Pycnanthemum.)

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic history: The name "genus Koellia" is primarily used in historical botanical literature or when discussing the taxonomic revision of the mint family (Lamiaceae).
  • The 19th-century herbarium specimen was labeled with the now-obsolete genus Koellia. (The 19th-century herbarium specimen was labeled with the now-obsolete genus Koellia.)

Variants and Related Words

• Koellia (n): An abbreviated, informal reference to the full genus name.
  • Some older field guides still list the plant as Koellia. (Some older field guides still list the plant as Koellia.)
• Pycnanthemum (n): The accepted modern genus name for plants formerly placed in .
  • Pycnanthemum virginianum is a species once included in genus Koellia. (Pycnanthemum virginianum is a species once included in genus Koellia.)
• Mountain mint (n): The common name for plants in this group.
  • American mountain mint is known for its strong fragrance. (American mountain mint is known for its strong fragrance.)

Synonyms

• Pycnanthemum (in modern taxonomy): The current, accepted genus name.
• American mountain mint: The common name for plants of this group.

Related Phrases

• Formerly known as: A phrase often used to introduce the historical name.
  • This species was formerly known as Koellia verticillata. (This species was formerly known as Koellia verticillata.)
• Synonymous with: Used in taxonomic context to indicate nomenclatural equivalence.
  • The genus name Koellia is synonymous with Pycnanthemum. (The genus name Koellia is synonymous with Pycnanthemum.)

Noun

1. American mountain mint