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genus Zantedeschia

genus Zantedeschia

9.9
A group of flowering plants from southern Africa with large trumpet-shaped flowers like calla lilies
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs zænˈtɛdɛskiə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Zantedeschia
  • The genus Zantedeschia encompasses several species, including the popular white calla lily.

Examples

  • Gardeners often plant members of the genus Zantedeschia for their striking floral displays.

  • Botanists classified the new specimen under the genus Zantedeschia after careful examination.

  • The genus Zantedeschia includes several popular garden plants.

  • Many florists love the beauty of genus Zantedeschia flowers.

  • Gardeners often plant members of the genus Zantedeschia for their striking floral displays.

  • The genus Zantedeschia encompasses several species, including the popular white calla lily.

  • Many florists love the beauty of genus Zantedeschia flowers.

Synonyms

Zantedeschia
vsgenus Zantedeschia
  • Specialized
9.9

A flowering plant with trumpet-shaped flowers called a calla lily

emphasizes ornamental value and showy trumpet-shaped blooms

Surface Forms

genus Zantedeschia singular
genera Zantedeschia plural

Morphology

genus + Zantedeschia

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' denotes a biological rank and 'Zantedeschia' is the name of the taxon, so together they mean 'the genus called Zantedeschia.' This follows standard scientific naming conventions found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can derive the meaning.

Etymology

The name genus Zantedeschia comes from an Italian plant scientist named Zantedeschi, because scientists often use a person's name for a genus, which is a group of related species. That's why genus Zantedeschia refers today to the group of showy, trumpet-shaped flowers called 'calla lilies'.