silene

Thân thiện

A pink silene blooms in the sunny meadow.

Definition

Noun: 1. A flowering plant of the genus Silene: Any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Silene, which is part of the pink or carnation family (Caryophyllaceae). These plants are commonly known as campions or catchflies and are characterized by their often showy flowers, which typically have five notched petals and a swollen calyx.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The white-flowered silene is often found growing in coastal areas.
  • We identified several species of silene during our botany field trip.
  • The sticky stems of some silenes are why they are called "catchflies."

Advanced Usage

• In botanical classification: The term is used precisely to refer to members of this specific genus, distinguishing them from other genera in the Caryophyllaceae family.
  • The research focused on the pollination mechanisms within the genus Silene.

Variants and Related Words

• Campion (n): A common name for many plants in the genus .
• Catchfly (n): A common name for species with sticky stems that can trap small insects.
• Genus Silene (n): The taxonomic group to which these plants belong.

Synonyms

• Campion
• Catchfly

Notes on Meaning

The word "silene" has a single, specific botanical meaning. It is not used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs. Its usage is almost entirely confined to scientific, horticultural, and naturalist contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any plant of the genus Silene

Từ đồng nghĩa

• campion
• catchfly