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genus Thalictrum

genus Thalictrum

9.3
A group of meadow plants that live for many years, with small delicate flowers and divided leaves
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs θəˈlɪktrəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Thalictrum
  • The genus Thalictrum is known for its delicate flowers and divided leaves in temperate meadows.

Examples

  • Botanists classify the meadow rue under the genus Thalictrum, which contains several species.

  • Many garden varieties come from the genus Thalictrum, valued for their ornamental foliage.

  • The genus Thalictrum includes many species of herbs.

  • Many gardeners love the genus Thalictrum for its beauty.

  • The genus Thalictrum includes a variety of plants that thrive in moist, temperate climates.

  • In botanical studies, the genus Thalictrum is often examined for its ecological benefits.

  • Gardeners often select plants from the genus Thalictrum for their attractive, ornamental qualities.

Synonyms

Thalictrum
vsgenus Thalictrum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants called meadow rue that live for many years

is identical in meaning but appears as a full taxonomic label

Surface Forms

genus Thalictrum singular
genera Thalictrum plural

Morphology

genus + Thalictrum

The phrase simply combines the noun 'genus' (a taxonomic rank grouping related species) with the proper name 'Thalictrum' to refer to that specific taxonomic group of plants; the overall meaning is directly derivable from the constituents. This rank+name composition is cross-linguistically common, so a learner who knows both words will understand it.

Etymology

Genus Thalictrum probably comes from an old Greek word for a similar herb called 'meadow rue'. Early plant experts used that Greek name for these plants, so today Thalictrum is the name for the group, or 'genus', of meadow rue plants.