genus perilla

Thân thiện

A gardener carefully labels a pot of genus perilla in the botanical garden.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small genus of Asiatic herbs: "Genus Perilla" is a taxonomic classification in botany, referring to a small group of flowering plant species native to Asia. This genus is part of the mint family, Lamiaceae.

Usage

• The term "genus Perilla" is used in scientific, botanical, and horticultural contexts to categorize and discuss a specific group of related plants.
• It is a formal, taxonomic name and is typically italicized in writing.

Examples

• In a botanical text: " includes several species used for culinary and medicinal purposes."
• In a gardening discussion: "I am trying to grow a plant from the this year."
• In a scientific description: "The phylogenetic study confirmed the placement of within the Lamiaceae family."

Advanced Usage

• Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used within the standard biological classification system (Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species). For example: "The species belongs to the ."

Variants and Related Words

• Perilla (n): Often used informally to refer to plants within this genus, especially the common species .
  • Example: "Perilla is a popular herb in Korean cuisine."
• Perilla frutescens (n): The most well-known species within the genus, also known as shiso, Korean perilla, or beefsteak plant.
• Lamiaceae (n): The mint family, the larger plant family to which genus Perilla belongs.

Synonyms

• Perilla (when used to mean the genus): This is the most direct synonym in non-scientific contexts.

Different Meanings

• The term "genus Perilla" has a single, specific meaning in botany. It does not have idiomatic or figurative uses. It refers exclusively to the taxonomic group of plants.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small genus of Asiatic herbs

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Perilla
• genus Perilla