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genus Colutea

genus Colutea

9.9
A small group of shrubs from Europe and Asia that have yellow flowers and puffy seed pods
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs kəˈluːtiə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Colutea
  • Several species within the genus Colutea produce distinctive, inflated seed pods.

Examples

  • Many species within the genus Colutea thrive in dry climates.

  • The genus Colutea is known for its ornamental value in gardens.

  • Botanists study the genus Colutea to understand adaptations in arid environments.

  • The genus Colutea is known for its unique seed pods.

  • Botanists study the genus Colutea for its unique adaptations to arid regions.

  • The genus Colutea features beautiful yellow flowers and distinctive seed pods.

  • In gardens, the genus Colutea adds color with its vibrant yellow blooms.

Synonyms

Colutea
vsgenus Colutea
  • Specialized
9.9

A small shrub from Europe and Asia with yellow flowers and inflated seed pods

is the same meaning but written with a preceding taxonomic word

Surface Forms

genus Colutea singular
genera Colutea plural

Morphology

genus + Colutea

This is a straightforward taxonomic noun phrase: combining 'genus' (a biological rank) with the name 'Colutea' yields the genus called Colutea. Knowing both constituents allows a B1 learner to infer it refers to the taxonomic group of shrubs named Colutea, a compositional and cross-linguistically common naming pattern.

Etymology

Genus Colutea may come from the old word Colutea, which meant a small 'bladder' because these shrubs have round, puffed seed pods that look like little paper balloons. So, the name helps you remember a yellow-flowered shrub with pouch-like pods.