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genus Sagittaria

genus Sagittaria

9.8
Water plants with arrow-shaped leaves and white flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs sædʒɪˈtɛəriə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Sagittaria
  • The genus Sagittaria includes several species commonly referred to as arrowheads.

Examples

  • Scientists studied the ecological role of the genus Sagittaria in wetland habitats.

  • Many aquatic gardeners choose plants from the genus Sagittaria for their decorative ponds.

  • The genus Sagittaria includes several species of aquatic plants.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the beauty of the genus Sagittaria in their ponds.

  • Many aquatic gardeners choose plants from the genus Sagittaria for their decorative ponds.

  • Scientists studied the ecological role of the genus Sagittaria in wetland habitats.

  • The genus Sagittaria includes several species commonly referred to as arrowheads.

Synonyms

Sagittaria
vsgenus Sagittaria
  • Specialized
9.9

A water plant with arrow-shaped leaves and white flowers on stalks

refers to the same plants but with flowers directly on the stem without stalks

Surface Forms

genus Sagittaria singular
genera Sagittaria plural

Morphology

genus + Sagittaria

This is a directly compositional noun phrase: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the taxon name 'Sagittaria' yields the meaning 'the genus called Sagittaria.' Biological naming conventions and the noun + name structure are cross-linguistically familiar, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand it.

Etymology

Genus Sagittaria gets its name from the word Sagittaria, which comes from the Latin 'sagitta' meaning 'arrow', because the plants have leaves that look like arrowheads. That's why this group name is used for water plants often called 'arrowhead' and known for their arrow-shaped leaves and white flowers.