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genus Arundo

genus Arundo

9.8
A group of tall rough grasses like reeds that grow in warm wet places
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Arundo
  • The genus Arundo includes several species of tall grasses.

Examples

  • The genus Arundo includes several species used for making reeds and thatching.

  • Many invasive species belonging to the genus Arundo threaten native wetland habitats.

  • Researchers studied the ecological impact of genus Arundo in Mediterranean wetlands.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the genus Arundo for its ornamental value.

  • Many invasive species belonging to the genus Arundo threaten native wetland habitats.

  • Researchers studied the ecological impact of genus Arundo in Mediterranean wetlands.

  • The genus Arundo includes several species of tall grasses commonly found along riverbanks.

Synonyms

Arundo
vsgenus Arundo
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall rough grass that grows near water like a reed

is the same meaning but uses the explicit taxonomic rank in the name

Surface Forms

genus Arundo singular
genera Arundo plural

Morphology

genus + Arundo

This is a fully compositional taxonomic label: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Arundo' (a genus of reed grasses). A learner who knows both constituents can directly infer it refers to the biological group named Arundo containing species of tall grasses, a cross-linguistically common naming pattern.

Etymology

Genus Arundo: The name genus Arundo comes from the Latin word Arundo, which means 'reed'. The word genus simply means a group of similar plants, so genus Arundo today names the group of tall, rough grasses we call reeds.