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genus Haemanthus

genus Haemanthus

9.9
A group of African plants that grow from bulbs, like blood lilies
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs hɑːˈmænθəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Haemanthus
  • Did you know that genus Haemanthus is also known as blood lilies?

Examples

  • The genus Haemanthus includes several ornamental species prized for their striking red flowers.

  • Many gardeners are attracted to the genus Haemanthus because of its unique flower heads.

  • Researchers studying bulbous plants often focus on the genus Haemanthus due to its diversity.

  • The genus Haemanthus includes several species of flowering plants.

  • Many gardeners are attracted to the genus Haemanthus because of its unique flower heads.

  • The genus Haemanthus includes several ornamental species prized for their striking red flowers.

  • Researchers studying bulbous plants often focus on the genus Haemanthus due to its diversity.

Synonyms

Haemanthus
vsgenus Haemanthus
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant from Africa that grows from a bulb and has bright red or white flowers called blood lilies

focuses on leaf habit as deciduous or evergreen bulbous herbs
blood lily
vsgenus Haemanthus
  • South African
9.9

A plant with bright red, round flowers

is the wider scientific group rather than a single named species

Surface Forms

genus Haemanthus singular
genera Haemanthus plural

Morphology

genus + Haemanthus

This is directly compositional: 'genus' names a biological rank and 'Haemanthus' is the specific taxonomic name, so the phrase simply denotes the taxonomic group called Haemanthus. Taxonomic naming patterns (rank + name) are cross-linguistically common and follow standard noun–noun naming conventions, so a learner who knows both words would readily understand the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Haemanthus comes from the Greek words haima and anthos, meaning 'blood' and 'flower'. Because these plants have bright red flower heads, the name 'blood flower' helps you remember that this genus is a group of red plants that grow from bulbs.