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genus Salix

genus Salix

7.7
A group of plants that includes willows, which are shrubs and trees
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒiːnəs ˈseɪlɪks/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Salix
  • The genus Salix includes both towering trees and small, slender shrubs.

Examples

  • Several species within the genus Salix are prized for their ornamental and environmental value.

  • Many trees in the genus Salix thrive near water.

  • Scientists are studying the genus Salix for its ability to absorb pollutants from wetlands.

  • The genus Salix includes various species of willows.

  • The genus Salix consists of over 300 species, including many that grow near rivers.

  • Some members of the genus Salix are important for erosion control along waterways.

  • The genus Salix features a variety of willows commonly found in temperate regions.

Synonyms

Salix
vsgenus Salix
  • Specialized
8.1

A tree or bush with long flexible branches that often grows near water

refers to the same group but emphasizes it as a large widespread genus

Surface Forms

genus Salix singular
genera Salix plural

Morphology

genus + Salix

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with 'Salix' (the genus of willows) directly yields the meaning 'the genus called Salix comprising willows.' Taxonomic noun phrases follow regular, cross-linguistic naming patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.

Etymology

Genus Salix comes from Latin. Salix was the Latin word for 'willow' and genus means a 'group' of similar plants, so the phrase names the group of willow trees and shrubs.