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Homogyne

Homogyne

9.9
A small group of low plants that live for many years in European mountains
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Homogyne genus includes several species commonly found in alpine meadows.

Examples

  • You can identify Homogyne by its low growth and distinctive leaves.

  • The Homogyne plant thrives in rocky soil.

  • Botanists debated whether Homogyne should be classified within the Tussilago genus.

  • Many Homogynes can be found in the Alps.

  • The Homogyne genus includes several species commonly found in alpine meadows.

  • You can identify Homogyne by its low growth and distinctive leaves.

  • Many Homogynes can be found in the Alps.

Compounds

Homogyne alpina
  • Specialized
9.9

A small mountain plant with purple-red flowers that forms ground cover

Surface Forms

Homogyne singular
Homogynes plural

Etymology

Homogyne comes from the Greek parts homo- 'same' and gyne 'woman' or 'female'. In plant names gyne points to the female part of the flower, so Homogyne suggests a small group of mountain herbs whose flowers have similar female parts, which helps explain the genus name.