genus asperula

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Noun genus asperula has 1 sense

Asperula, genus Asperula - woodruff
--₁ is a kind of asterid dicot genus
--₁ is a member of Rubiaceae, family Rubiaceae, madder family
--₁ has members: woodruff

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Term: Genus Asperula

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: In biology, a taxonomic rank in the classification of living organisms that categorizes a group of closely related species.

Usage: Genus Asperula is a genus of flowering plants in the Rubiaceae family, commonly known as woodruffs.

Sample Sentences:

Among the various plants in the Genus Asperula, Asperula odorata is widely used for its medicinal properties.
The taxonomy classifies Genus Asperula under the order Gentianales.