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genus Suksdorfia

genus Suksdorfia

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A small group of plants that grow from underground stems in northwestern America and South America
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Suksdorfia
  • The genus Suksdorfia is known for its rhizomatous growth and distinctive flowers.

Examples

  • Many wildflowers of the genus Suksdorfia thrive in the moist habitats of northwestern America.

  • Botanists discovered a new species within the genus Suksdorfia during their South American expedition.

  • The genus Suksdorfia includes various species of herbs.

  • Many botanists study the genus Suksdorfia for its unique properties.

  • During their research, scientists identified several new species within the genus Suksdorfia found in the Andes mountains.

  • The genus Suksdorfia comprises various rhizomatous herbs that are well-adapted to the cooler climates of the Pacific Northwest.

  • In the field of botany, the genus Suksdorfia is appreciated for its unique flowering patterns and resilience.

Surface Forms

genus Suksdorfia singular
genera Suksdorfia plural

Morphology

genus + suksdorfia

The phrase combines the biological rank 'genus' with the proper name 'Suksdorfia', so a learner who knows 'genus' and the plant referent can infer it denotes the taxonomic group containing those plants. This 'genus + name' scientific pattern is cross-linguistically common and compositionally transparent, making the meaning immediately derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Genus Suksdorfia likely comes from the plant collector Wilhelm Suksdorf, who found and studied many wildflowers in northwestern America. Because scientists used his name for the group of plants he collected, that's why Genus Suksdorfia today means 'a small group of related wildflowers'.