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genus Cestrum

genus Cestrum

9.9
A group of sweet-smelling tropical American shrubs from the same family as tomatoes grown for their flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈsɛstrəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Cestrum
  • Several species in the genus Cestrum are prized for their fragrant evening blooms.

Examples

  • The genus Cestrum includes both ornamental and invasive shrubs in many warm regions.

  • Many gardeners prefer genus Cestrum for its beautiful blooms.

  • Botanists studied the distribution of the genus Cestrum across South America.

  • The genus Cestrum includes many species with fragrant flowers.

  • Several species in the genus Cestrum are prized for their fragrant evening blooms.

  • Botanists studied the distribution of the genus Cestrum across South America.

  • The genus Cestrum includes both ornamental and invasive shrubs in many warm regions.

Synonyms

Cestrum
vsgenus Cestrum
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical shrub or small tree with strong, sweet flowers grown in gardens

is limited to fragrant tropical shrubs cultivated for attractive flowers

Surface Forms

genus Cestrum singular
genera Cestrum plural

Morphology

genus + Cestrum

This is a straightforward taxonomic composition: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Cestrum' yields 'the genus called Cestrum', so a learner who knows both constituents can derive the meaning. Such genus–name constructions are cross-linguistically common and follow predictable compositional patterns, making the phrase immediately comprehensible.

Etymology

Genus Cestrum may come from an old Latin or Greek word for a small shrub. Imagine a warm night garden where these plants open sweet-smelling flowers, and that picture helps explain why the name today 'means' this group of fragrant tropical bushes.