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genus Uvularia

genus Uvularia

9.9
A group of plants that grow from underground stems and have bell-shaped yellow flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˌjuːvəˈlɛəriə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Uvularia
  • Members of the genus Uvularia are often cultivated in shade gardens for their delicate yellow blooms.

Examples

  • The genus Uvularia includes several species found in woodland areas of the southeastern United States.

  • Botanists have studied the unique bell-shaped flowers characteristic of the genus Uvularia.

  • The genus Uvularia is known for its striking yellow flowers.

  • Many plants in the genus Uvularia thrive in shady areas.

  • The genus Uvularia includes plants with stunning yellow flowers that bloom in spring.

  • In the southern United States, the genus Uvularia is well-known for its beautiful bell-shaped blossoms.

  • Botanists often study the genus Uvularia due to its unique characteristics and habitat preferences.

Synonyms

Uvularia
vsgenus Uvularia
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that grows in woods with hanging yellow flowers and thick underground stems

focuses on bell-shaped yellow flowers rather than on family classification

Surface Forms

genus Uvularia singular
genera Uvularia plural

Morphology

genus + Uvularia

The phrase is compositionally predictable: 'genus' denotes a biological rank and 'Uvularia' is the taxonomic name, so together they mean 'the genus called Uvularia.' Taxonomic noun + name constructions are regular and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would grasp the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Uvularia may come from the Latin word 'uvula', meaning 'little grape'. The small, hanging, bell-shaped yellow flowers of Uvularia look like tiny grapes or drops, so the name came to describe this group of plants.