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Codariocalyx

Codariocalyx

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A group of flowering plants in the bean family that plant scientists sometimes place with Desmodium
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The species in the genus Codariocalyx are known for their nitrogen-fixing properties.

Examples

  • Some botanists classify these plants under Codariocalyx instead of Desmodium.

  • The Codariocalyx plant thrives in tropical climates.

  • Recent research has focused on the distribution of Codariocalyx in tropical Asia.

  • Many researchers study Codariocalyxes for their unique properties.

  • Recent research has focused on the distribution of Codariocalyx in tropical Asia.

  • The species in the genus Codariocalyx are known for their nitrogen-fixing properties.

  • Some botanists classify these plants under Codariocalyx instead of Desmodium.

Surface Forms

Codariocalyx singular
Codariocalyxes plural

Etymology

The word Codariocalyx names a group of flowering plants and ends with -calyx, a Greek word meaning 'cup' or 'cover' for the outer part of a flower, so the name points to the plant's flower 'cup'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a plant in the pea family with a clear flower 'cup'.