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genus Atriplex

genus Atriplex

9.9
A group of plants like saltbush that often grow in salty or alkaline soil
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs əˈtrɪplɛks/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Atriplex
  • The genus Atriplex includes several species of saltbush.

Examples

  • Did you know that genus Atriplex thrives in saline soils?

  • Many species within genus Atriplex are used as forage for livestock in arid areas.

  • Many species within genus Atriplex are used as forage for livestock in arid areas.

  • Researchers are studying genus Atriplex for its potential in reclaiming saline soils.

  • The leaves of genus Atriplex are adapted to survive in salty conditions.

  • Researchers are studying genus Atriplex for its potential in reclaiming saline soils.

  • The leaves of genus Atriplex are adapted to survive in salty conditions.

Synonyms

saltbush
vsgenus Atriplex
1 9.5

A low bush that grows in dry, salty soil and that animals eat

is the inclusive genus term that includes shrubs and herbs
Atriplex
vsgenus Atriplex
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of plants like saltbush that grow in salty or dry soil

is the formal taxonomic term used for this plant group
orach
vsgenus Atriplex
  • Specialized
9.9

A leafy plant like spinach that grows in dry or salty places

is the broader genus covering all growth forms
orache
vsgenus Atriplex
  • UK
9.9

A leafy plant with edible leaves like spinach that grows in salty soil

covers the full genus, not only the edible leafy species

Surface Forms

genus Atriplex singular
genera Atriplex plural

Morphology

genus + Atriplex

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Atriplex' directly yields 'the genus called Atriplex' or the group of species named Atriplex. This taxonomic naming pattern is regular and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily understand the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Atriplex comes from the old Latin word Atriplex, which people used for the salty plant called 'orach' or 'saltbush'. That's why today genus Atriplex names a group of plants that often grow in salty soil.