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genus buxus
 

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Noun genus buxus has 1 sense
  1. Buxus, genus Buxus - type genus of the Buxaceae
    --1 is a kind of dicot genus, magnoliopsid genus
    --1 is a member of Buxaceae, family Buxaceae, box family
    --1 has members: box, boxwood

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Genus Buxus

Definition: Genus Buxus refers to a group of evergreen shrubs and small trees commonly known as boxwoods. It belongs to the Buxaceae family and comprises approximately 70 different species.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A taxonomic category that includes various species of evergreen shrubs and small trees.

Usage:

  • The genus Buxus is popularly cultivated for its ornamental and landscaping purposes.
  • Among the different species within the genus Buxus, Buxus sempervirens is widely used in formal gardens and hedges.
  • The genus Buxus is known for its dense, compact foliage and slow growth rate.

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