macleaya
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of flowering plants: Macleaya is the genus name for a small group of perennial herbaceous plants in the poppy family (Papaveraceae), native to eastern Asia. 2. The plant itself: It commonly refers to the ornamental garden plants within this genus, known for their large, lobed leaves and tall, airy plumes of small, petal-less flowers.
Usage Examples
- The Macleaya is prized in gardens for its architectural foliage and feathery flower panicles.
- A common species, Macleaya cordata, is often called the plume poppy.
- The border was filled with the soft, cream-colored flowers of the Macleaya.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and horticultural contexts, Macleaya is always capitalized as it is a proper noun (a genus name). The common names for its species, like "plume poppy," are not capitalized.
- Correct: The Macleaya provides a strong vertical accent.
- Incorrect: The macleaya provides a strong vertical accent.
Variants and Related Words
- Plume poppy: The most common English name for plants in the genus, particularly .
- Bocconia: A former, now less common, genus name under which some species were once classified.
Synonyms
- Plume poppy (common name)
- Tree celandine (a less frequent common name)
Notes on Different Meanings
- Macleaya has a single, specific meaning as a botanical genus. It does not have other unrelated definitions in general English usage. Its significance is primarily within gardening, landscaping, and botany.
Noun
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a perennial herb of eastern Asia: plume poppy
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