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genus Malosma

genus Malosma

9.9
A group of bushes in the cashew family that has only one species
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Malosma
  • The genus Malosma contains only a single recognized species.

Examples

  • Botanists sometimes classify genus Malosma as part of the larger genus Rhus.

  • Did you know that genus Malosma is part of the Anacardiaceae family?

  • The leaves of plants in genus Malosma have a distinctive fragrance.

  • The genus Malosma includes several shrubs native to California.

  • Botanists sometimes classify genus Malosma as part of the larger genus Rhus.

  • The genus Malosma contains only a single recognized species.

  • The leaves of plants in genus Malosma have a distinctive fragrance.

Synonyms

Malosma
vsgenus Malosma
  • Specialized
9.9

A shrub with thick leaves that grows wild in California and Baja California

describes the group as containing only one species and often merged into Rhus

Surface Forms

genus Malosma singular
genera Malosma plural

Morphology

genus + Malosma

This is a straightforward taxonomic noun phrase: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Malosma' yields the meaning 'the genus named Malosma.' The composition follows a common cross-linguistic pattern (rank + name), so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Malosma may come from old Greek parts malo and osma, meaning 'apple' and 'smell', because the plant's leaves have a strong smell. That's why the name fits this small group of shrubs that usually has only one species.