picris

Thân thiện

A botanist carefully examines a picris plant in a sunny meadow.

Definition

Noun 1. A genus of plants: Picris is a genus of weedy, Old World herbs belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae). These plants are characterized by their yellow flowers and typically contain a bitter-tasting substance.

Usage Notes

• is a scientific, botanical term. It is used primarily in formal, academic, or horticultural contexts when classifying or discussing this specific group of plants.
• It is a proper noun (the name of a genus) and is always capitalized.

Examples

• The field was overrun with several species of .
• Botanists are studying the chemical compounds found in .
• is a common species within this genus.

Advanced Usage

• The genus name is derived from the Greek word 'pikros,' meaning bitter, which refers to the plant's taste.
• In ecological studies, some species are noted as invasive weeds in certain regions outside their native range.

Variants and Related Words

• Bitterweed (n): A common name for various plants with a bitter taste, including some species within the genus.
• Hieracium (n): A related genus in the Asteraceae family, sometimes confused with .

Synonyms

• Bitterweed (as a common name for some species)
• Ox-tongue (a common name for )

Different Meanings

This word has only one primary meaning as a botanical genus name. It does not have other common definitions in general English usage.

Học thuật

Noun

1. genus of weedy Old World yellow-flowered herbs usually containing a bitter-tasting substance: bitterweed

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Picris
• genus Picris