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genus Amaranthus

genus Amaranthus

8.8
A group of related plants with bright coloured flowers, some grown for food or decoration
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs əˈmɛrənθəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Amaranthus
  • The genus Amaranthus includes several species cultivated as vegetables and ornamentals.

Examples

  • The genus Amaranthus includes many species that are edible.

  • Members of the genus Amaranthus are commonly known for their bright red or purple flowers.

  • Botanists have classified the weeds in the garden as belonging to the genus Amaranthus.

  • Did you know that genus Amaranthus is often used in salads?

  • Members of the genus Amaranthus are commonly known for their bright red or purple flowers.

  • The genus Amaranthus includes several species cultivated as vegetables and ornamentals.

  • Botanists have classified the weeds in the garden as belonging to the genus Amaranthus.

Synonyms

Amaranthus
vsgenus Amaranthus
  • Specialized
8.9

A group of plants with bright flowers and seeds you can eat

is a widely distributed genus defined by its coarse annual species

Surface Forms

genus Amaranthus singular
genera Amaranthus plural

Morphology

genus + Amaranthus

The phrase is a simple taxonomic label combining 'genus' (a biological rank grouping related species) with the name 'Amaranthus'; its meaning is literally 'the genus called Amaranthus' and can be directly inferred from the parts. This scientific naming pattern is regular and cross-linguistically familiar, so a learner who knows both constituents would understand it.

Etymology

Genus Amaranthus comes from an old Greek word meaning 'unfading' or 'never fading'. So, people used that name for this group of plants because many Amaranthus species have bright flowers or seed heads that keep their color for a long time.