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genus Bellis

genus Bellis

8.5
A group of small flowering plants like the common daisy
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈbɛlɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Bellis
  • Bellis perennis, a member of the genus Bellis, is also known as the common daisy.

Examples

  • The genus Bellis includes several species of daisies.

  • The genus Bellis includes several species commonly found in European meadows.

  • Botanists often study the genus Bellis to understand the diversity of daisies.

  • Did you know that genus Bellis is part of the Asteraceae family?

  • The genus Bellis is characterized by its bright flowers and is commonly associated with springtime.

  • Several species within the genus Bellis add color to gardens across Europe.

  • In her research, she focused on the genus Bellis to examine its role in local ecosystems.

Synonyms

Bellis
vsgenus Bellis
  • Specialized
8.6

A group of small plants with daisy-like flowers that grow on lawns and meadows

has identical meaning but describes it as known for certain species

Surface Forms

genus Bellis singular
genera Bellis plural

Morphology

genus + Bellis

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' denotes a biological rank and 'Bellis' is the name of that group, so together they mean the taxonomic genus called Bellis. This scientific naming pattern is regular and cross-linguistically familiar, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Bellis may come from the Latin word bellus meaning 'pretty', because the small daisy flowers look pretty in fields. So genus Bellis today is the name for that group of small daisy plants.