muscari
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of flowering plants: Muscari is the genus name for a group of small, perennial, bulbous plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae. They are commonly known as grape hyacinths due to the shape and arrangement of their flowers, which resemble clusters of grapes.
Examples of Usage
- muscari.
- Muscari, Muscari armeniacum.
- Muscari
Advanced Usage
- In botanical classification: The genus name is always capitalized and italicized in scientific writing. It is used to group species with similar characteristics.
- The specimen was keyed out as belonging to the genus Muscari.
Variants and Related Words
- Grape hyacinth (n): The common name for plants in the genus.
- Grape hyacinths are one of the first flowers to appear in spring.
- Muscari armeniacum (n): The Latin binomial (scientific name) for the most widespread and commonly cultivated species.
- Muscari armeniacum is prized for its deep cobalt-blue flowers.
Synonyms
- Grape hyacinth: This is the standard common name and functional synonym in gardening and general contexts.
Notes on Meaning
- The reference to "sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae" is a historical taxonomic note. Modern classification typically places the genus within the family Asparagaceae. The word itself refers specifically to the genus and its member species.
Noun
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sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae
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