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genus craspedia

 

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Noun genus craspedia has 1 sense
  1. Craspedia, genus Craspedia - herbs of Australia and New Zealand
    --1 is a kind of asterid dicot genus
    --1 is a member of
     Compositae, family Compositae, Asteraceae, family Asteraceae, aster family
    --1 has members: billy buttons

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Genus Craspedia

Description

The term "genus Craspedia" refers to a group of flowering plants belonging to the family Asteraceae. This genus includes around 50 species of perennial herbs that are native to Australia and New Zealand. They are commonly known as "billy buttons" or "woollyheads" due to their unique round, compact flower heads.

Sense 1

Noun: Genus

Genus refers to a taxonomic category in the classification system of living organisms, ranking below a family and above a species. Craspedia is a genus within the family Asteraceae.

Sample Sentence:

The genus Craspedia is known for its distinctive bright yellow flowers.

Sense 2

Noun: Craspedia

Craspedia, also referred to as billy buttons, is a specific genus within the family Asteraceae. These plants usually have rounded flower heads made up of numerous tiny yellow florets.

Sample Sentence:

I planted some Craspedia in my garden to add a pop of color.

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