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genus Haemodorum

genus Haemodorum

9.9
A group of long-lived flowering plants from Australia with red roots
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Haemodorum
  • The genus Haemodorum includes several species known for their red roots.

Examples

  • Some members of the genus Haemodorum are used in traditional Aboriginal medicine.

  • Botanists studied the distribution of genus Haemodorum in Australian wetlands.

  • The genus Haemodorum includes several unique species.

  • Did you know that genus Hemodorum is found in Australia?

  • Botanists studied the distribution of genus Haemodorum in Australian wetlands.

  • Some members of the genus Haemodorum are used in traditional Aboriginal medicine.

  • The genus Haemodorum includes several species known for their red roots.

Synonyms

Haemodorum
vsgenus Haemodorum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of Australian plants with red roots and tall flower spikes

is the defining group for the family covering species across Australia and nearby regions

Surface Forms

genus Haemodorum singular
genera Haemodorum plural

Morphology

genus + Haemodorum

This is a literal taxonomic noun phrase where the meaning is directly composed from 'genus' (a biological rank) and the proper name 'Haemodorum' (the taxon). Biological naming conventions are cross-linguistically familiar, so a B1 learner who knows both constituent words would readily interpret it as the genus called Haemodorum.

Etymology

Genus Haemodorum may come from Greek words meaning 'blood' and 'gift', with haemo- meaning 'blood' and -dorum meaning 'gift'. Many species have bright red, blood-like roots or sap, so the name helps you remember this group of Australian plants.