lan thông
Definitions
- Noun:
- A type of fern: "lan thông" refers to a genus of fern-like vascular plants in the family Psilotaceae, commonly known as whisk ferns.
- The plant Psilotum: In botanical terminology, "lan thông" is the Vietnamese name for the genus Psilotum.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lan thông là một loài thực vật cổ xưa không có lá thật sự. (Lan thông is an ancient plant species without true leaves.)
- Chúng tôi nghiên cứu cấu trúc của cây lan thông trong phòng thí nghiệm. (We studied the structure of the psilotum plant in the laboratory.)
Advanced Usage
- In scientific context: Used precisely to refer to the genus in botanical studies and classifications.
- Chi Lan thông (Psilotum) chỉ có hai loài còn tồn tại. (The genus Psilotum has only two extant species.)
Variants and Related Words
- Psilotum (n): The scientific/Latin name for "lan thông".
- Whisk fern (n): A common English name for plants in the genus .
- Dương xỉ (n): Fern. "Lan thông" is a specific, primitive type of fern.
Synonyms
- Psilotum nudum: A specific species name, often used synonymously with the common form of "lan thông".
- Whisk fern: Common name in English.
Related Phrases / Compound Terms
- Cây lan thông: The psilotum plant.
- Họ Lan thông (Psilotaceae): The Psilotaceae family, to which the plant belongs.
Related Idioms
(This term is a specific botanical name. There are no common idioms associated with it.)