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genus Lilium

genus Lilium

7.7
A group of plants like true lilies with large beautiful flowers often grown in gardens
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈlɪliəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Lilium
  • The genus Lilium includes species with large, fragrant flowers found in temperate regions.

Examples

  • Gardeners often plant varieties from the genus Lilium for their spectacular blooms.

  • Several hybrids within the genus Lilium have become popular ornamental plants.

  • The genus Lilium includes many beautiful flowers.

  • I love the variety within the genus Lilium.

  • Many people choose to grow plants from the genus Lilium because of their vibrant and attractive flowers.

  • The nursery offers several types of lilies from the genus Lilium that thrive in different climates.

  • Research has shown that the genus Lilium consists of species known for their tall stems and stunning blossoms.

Synonyms

Lilium
vsgenus Lilium
  • Specialized
7.0

A group of flowering plants with large showy flowers often called true lilies

is the type genus of that family, noted for large showy flowers and cultivation

Surface Forms

genus Lilium singular
genera Lilium plural

Morphology

genus + Lilium

The phrase is a straightforward taxonomic NP: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Lilium' yields the meaning ‘the taxonomic group Lilium (true lilies)’. This is transparently compositional and follows common cross-linguistic naming patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily understand it.

Etymology

Genus Lilium comes from Latin words: genus means 'kind' or 'group' and Lilium is the Latin name for the lily, so genus Lilium simply names the 'type' of true lilies with big, beautiful flowers.