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genus Chimonanthus

genus Chimonanthus

9.9
A group of small Asian shrubs with fragrant yellow flowers that bloom in winter
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˌkaɪməˈnænθəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Chimonanthus
  • The genus Chimonanthus is prized for its fragrant yellow flowers that appear in winter.

Examples

  • Gardeners often plant members of the genus Chimonanthus to brighten their landscapes during the colder months.

  • Botanists have classified several species under the genus Chimonanthus for their unique blooming habits.

  • The genus Chimonanthus includes several species known for their sweet fragrance.

  • Are you familiar with the genus Chimonanthus and its winter blooms?

  • Gardeners often plant members of the genus Chimonanthus to brighten their landscapes during the colder months.

  • The genus Chimonanthus is prized for its fragrant yellow flowers that appear in winter.

  • Botanists have classified several species under the genus Chimonanthus for their unique blooming habits.

Synonyms

Chimonanthus
vsgenus Chimonanthus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small Asian shrub with fragrant winter flowers

is a more formal phrase that marks the scientific rank of that plant group

Surface Forms

genus Chimonanthus singular
genera Chimonanthus plural

Morphology

genus + Chimonanthus

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' names a biological rank and 'Chimonanthus' is the taxonomic name of the plant, so together they denote the taxonomic group containing Chimonanthus species. This noun-phrase construction follows standard cross-linguistic scientific naming patterns and would be clear to a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.

Etymology

Genus Chimonanthus may come from old Greek words: cheimon meaning 'winter' and anthos meaning 'flower'. These shrubs often bloom and smell sweet in winter, so the name helps us remember they are 'winter flowers'.