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genus Antennaria

genus Antennaria

9.9
Group of small woolly plants with soft white flower heads like cat paws
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ænˈtɛnəriə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Antennaria
  • Genus Antennaria is recognized for its unique woolly leaves and club-shaped bristles on its flowers.

Examples

  • Several species of genus Antennaria are commonly called pussytoes due to their soft, woolly flower heads.

  • The genus Antennaria includes several species commonly found in North America.

  • Genus Antennaria is native to regions across North America and Eurasia.

  • Some botanists study the propagation habits of plants within the genus Antennaria.

  • Did you know that genus Antennaria is known for its woolly leaves?

  • Many gardeners appreciate the genus Antennaria for its drought-resistant properties and low maintenance needs.

  • In their research, scientists have identified over twenty species within the genus Antennaria that thrive in arid climates.

Synonyms

Antennaria
vsgenus Antennaria
  • Specialized
9.9

A small woolly plant with tiny white flowers called pussytoes

has identical botanical meaning but uses the formal taxonomic label

Surface Forms

genus Antennaria singular
genera Antennaria plural

Morphology

genus + Antennaria

The phrase is compositional: 'genus' denotes a biological rank and 'Antennaria' is the name of the taxon, so a learner who knows both constituents will understand it refers to the genus containing those herbs. Taxonomic rank + name constructions are cross-linguistically regular, making this meaning immediately predictable for B1 learners.

Etymology

Genus Antennaria may come from the Latin word antenna because the plants have soft, round flower heads with a ring of tiny bristles that look like insect 'antennae'. That's why the name points to the plant's appearance.