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genus Calamus

genus Calamus

9.9
A group of climbing palm plants with spiny stems used for weaving
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈkæləməs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Calamus
  • The genus Calamus includes many species of climbing palms known as rattans.

Examples

  • Traditional crafts often use the stems of the genus Calamus for weaving and furniture.

  • In tropical forests, the genus Calamus is distinguished by its spiny stems and is commonly referred to as rattan.

  • Researchers studied several members of the genus Calamus in the Southeast Asian rainforest.

  • The genus Calamus includes many species of climbing palms.

  • Did you know that the genus Calamus is often used for making furniture?

  • Researchers studied several members of the genus Calamus, which are known for their distinctive climbing stems, in the Southeast Asian rainforest.

  • The genus Calamus includes many species that are vital for traditional crafts, as their stems are often used for weaving.

Synonyms

calamus
vsgenus Calamus
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical palm whose long strong stems make rattan canes

refers to the whole group of climbing palms often spiny in tropical forests

Surface Forms

genus Calamus singular
genera Calamus plural

Morphology

genus + calamus

The phrase is directly compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank grouping related species) combined with 'Calamus' (a rattan palm) yields the taxonomic grouping of Calamus species. This follows standard biological naming patterns found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can derive the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Calamus comes from an old word meaning 'reed', which makes a clear picture for the climbing palms. The long, bendy stems of these rattan palms look and move like reeds, so the name Calamus is used for them.