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genus Caragana

genus Caragana

9.8
A group of Asian bushes and small trees with yellow flowers often planted in gardens to block the wind
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs kɑːrəˈɡænə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Caragana
  • The genus Caragana includes many species used in windbreaks and ornamental gardens.

Examples

  • The genus Caragana includes many species with beautiful yellow flowers.

  • Some members of the genus Caragana are known for their drought resistance.

  • Scientists are studying the genus Caragana for its ability to improve soil quality in arid regions.

  • Many gardeners love the genus Caragana for its hardiness.

  • The genus Caragana includes many species known for their stunning yellow flowers and drought resistance.

  • Many gardeners prefer the genus Caragana as an attractive option for ornamental landscaping.

  • The genus Caragana is often utilized in shelterbelts to protect crops from wind and erosion.

Surface Forms

genus Caragana singular
genera Caragana plural

Morphology

genus + caragana

The phrase combines a clear biological headword 'genus' (a taxonomic rank) with the plant name 'Caragana', so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to the taxonomic group containing Caragana shrubs. This scientific naming pattern is regular and cross-linguistically familiar, so the meaning is directly derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Genus Caragana may come from a local Central Asian name for the yellow-flowered shrubs. Plant scientists used that local name as the Latin name for the whole genus, so genus Caragana now means the 'group' of these pea-family shrubs.