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genus Tithonia

genus Tithonia

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A group of strong flowering plants from Mexico and Central America, like the Mexican sunflower
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs tɪˈθoʊniə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Tithonia
  • The genus Tithonia includes several species popular for their bright orange flowers.

Examples

  • Research into the drought resistance of genus Tithonia has increased interest in these ornamental herbs.

  • Gardeners often plant members of the genus Tithonia to attract butterflies.

  • The genus Tithonia includes several species known for their bright flowers.

  • Many gardeners love the genus Tithonia for its vibrant colors.

  • Gardeners often plant members of the genus Tithonia to attract butterflies.

  • The genus Tithonia includes several species popular for their bright orange flowers.

  • Many gardeners love the genus Tithonia for its vibrant colors.

Synonyms

tithonia
vsgenus Tithonia
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall garden plant with big orange or yellow flowers like sunflowers

emphasizes the common name and general robustness rather than detailed color

Surface Forms

genus Tithonia singular
genera Tithonia plural

Morphology

genus + tithonia

The phrase is compositionally transparent: 'genus' denotes a biological rank (a group of related species) and 'Tithonia' names a group of herbs, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to the taxonomic group of those plants. This is a regular, cross-linguistic naming pattern in biology rather than an idiom, making the meaning directly predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Genus Tithonia may come from the Greek name Tithonus, a person linked with 'dawn' in old stories. The plant's bright orange flowers look like the sunrise, so the name suits these sun-like blooms.