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genus Arnica

genus Arnica

9.9
A group of herbs with bright yellow flowers used in traditional medicine
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Arnica
  • The genus Arnica includes many species with medicinal properties.

Examples

  • The bright yellow blooms of the genus Arnica are a familiar sight in alpine meadows.

  • Many people use ointments made from plants in the genus Arnica to relieve pain.

  • genus Arnica includes several species used in traditional herbal remedies.

  • Some North American wildflowers belonging to the genus Arnica are cultivated for their medicinal properties.

  • Did you know that the genus Arnica is often used in homeopathic remedies?

  • The genus Arnica is known for its vibrant yellow flowers and healing properties.

  • In traditional herbal medicine, the genus Arnica is valued for its anti-inflammatory effects.

Surface Forms

genus Arnica singular
genera Arnica plural

Morphology

genus + arnica

The phrase combines the noun 'genus' (a biological rank) with the plant name 'Arnica', so its meaning — the taxonomic genus that contains Arnica species — is directly derivable from the constituents. This taxonomic 'genus + name' pattern is regular and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.

Etymology

Genus Arnica may get its name from an old word for 'lamb' because some Arnica plants have soft, woolly leaves that look like a lamb's coat. People also used their bright yellow flowers as a home 'medicine' for bruises and pain, so the name came to mean this group of healing herbs.