tiểu nghiệt
Definition
- Noun:
- Mahonia: A genus of evergreen shrubs in the family Berberidaceae, characterized by spiny, holly-like leaves and clusters of yellow flowers, often followed by dark blue berries. The term specifically refers to plants within this genus.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tiểu nghiệt thường được trồng làm cây cảnh. (Mahonia is often planted as an ornamental shrub.)
- Lá của cây tiểu nghiệt có răng cưa. (The leaves of the mahonia plant are serrated.)
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and horticultural contexts, "tiểu nghiệt" is a precise term for plants of the genus , which are sometimes classified within the genus . It is used in scientific and gardening discussions.
Variants and Related Words
- Cây tiểu nghiệt: The mahonia plant.
- Cây tiểu nghiệt này nở hoa vào mùa đông. (This mahonia plant blooms in winter.)
Synonyms
- Mahonia: The direct English equivalent and scientific genus name.
- Oregon grape: A common name for several species within the genus, particularly .
Notes
- This is a specialized botanical term. In everyday conversation, the plant might be referred to by a more common descriptive name or its English equivalent, "mahonia."