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genus Spiranthes

genus Spiranthes

9.9
A group of orchid plants that grow on the ground with white flowers in a spiral
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒiːnəs spɪˈræntɪz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Spiranthes
  • The unique spiral arrangement of flowers is characteristic of the genus Spiranthes.

Examples

  • Several species within the genus Spiranthes are commonly known as ladies' tresses.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new orchid belonging to the genus Spiranthes in the region.

  • The genus Spiranthes includes many beautiful orchids.

  • Did you know about the genus Spiranthes?

  • Several species within the genus Spiranthes are commonly known as ladies' tresses.

  • The unique spiral arrangement of flowers is characteristic of the genus Spiranthes.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new orchid belonging to the genus Spiranthes in the region.

Synonyms

Spiranthes
vsgenus Spiranthes
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of ground orchids with spiral, mostly white flowers

is identified mainly by having white flowers rather than noting spiral arrangement

Surface Forms

genus Spiranthes singular
genera Spiranthes plural

Morphology

genus + Spiranthes

The phrase 'genus Spiranthes' is a straightforward taxonomic construction: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Spiranthes' (a group of orchids). A B1 learner who knows both constituents can directly infer it refers to the genus composed of Spiranthes orchids; this compositional pattern is regular and cross-linguistically familiar.

Etymology

Genus Spiranthes: The plant name genus Spiranthes comes from words meaning spiral and flower, because its small white blooms grow in a spiral along the stem. So the name is a simple picture that helps you remember this group of orchids, often called 'ladies' tresses'.