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genus Tilia

genus Tilia

8.4
A group of leafy trees like linden trees with smooth grey bark that lose leaves in autumn
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈtɪliə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Tilia
  • The genus Tilia includes many species commonly known as lime trees or lindens.

Examples

  • The genus Tilia is valued for its ornamental qualities and shade in parks and gardens.

  • The genus Tilia comprises a variety of trees known for their heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers.

  • Researchers examined leaves from different trees within the genus Tilia to study their morphology.

  • The genus Tilia includes several well-known tree species.

  • Many parks feature trees from the genus Tilia.

  • Schools often plant trees from the genus Tilia to provide shade and enhance the beauty of their grounds.

  • Botanists classify several species under the genus Tilia, which are popular for landscaping in temperate regions.

Synonyms

Tilia
vsgenus Tilia
  • Specialized
1 8.7

A group of leafy trees with smooth grey bark, like linden or lime trees

has identical meaning but is phrased as a formal taxonomic label

Surface Forms

genus Tilia singular
genera Tilia plural

Morphology

genus + Tilia

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' names a biological rank and 'Tilia' is the taxonomic name, so a learner who knows both words can infer this refers to the genus called Tilia (the group of related tree species). This pattern ('genus + name') is standard in scientific nomenclature and is cross-linguistically transparent, making the meaning predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Genus Tilia comes from Latin: genus means a 'group' or 'type', and Tilia was the old name for linden or lime trees. So, genus Tilia simply means the group of linden (lime) trees.