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genus Scutellaria

genus Scutellaria

9.4
A group of related flowering plants in the mint family called skullcaps
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˌskuːtəˈlɛəriə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Scutellaria
  • The genus Scutellaria comprises over 300 species of flowering plants known as skullcaps.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the medicinal properties of several members of the genus Scutellaria.

  • Did you know that genus Scutellaria is part of the mint family?

  • Many herbal supplements use extracts from the genus Scutellaria for their calming effects.

  • The genus Scutellaria includes many species used in herbal medicine.

  • Many herbal supplements use extracts from the genus Scutellaria for their calming effects.

  • Researchers studied the medicinal properties of several members of the genus Scutellaria.

  • The genus Scutellaria comprises over 300 species of flowering plants known as skullcaps.

Synonyms

Scutellaria
vsgenus Scutellaria
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants in the mint family often called skullcaps and used in herbal medicine

refers broadly to that group with many species found worldwide

Surface Forms

genus Scutellaria singular
genera Scutellaria plural

Morphology

genus + Scutellaria

The phrase simply combines the taxonomic noun 'genus' with the proper name 'Scutellaria', so its meaning — the genus named Scutellaria — is directly derivable from the constituents. This is a literal, compositional naming pattern common across languages and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both words.

Etymology

The name genus Scutellaria may come from the Latin word scutella, meaning 'small shield', because the top of each flower looks like a tiny shield or cap. That's why these plants are called 'skullcaps' and the name points to that shape.