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genus lysichitum

 

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Noun genus lysichitum has 1 sense
  1. Lysichiton, genus Lysichiton, Lysichitum, genus Lysichitum - skunk cabbage
    --1 is a kind of monocot genus, liliopsid genus
    --1 is a member of Araceae, family Araceae, arum family

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Genus Lysichitum

Genus Lysichitum refers to a group of plants in the Araceae family, commonly known as skunk cabbages. This genus consists of two species, Lysichiton americanus and Lysichiton camtschatcensis.

Sense 1: Popularly recognized as a perennial herbaceous plant with large leaves and a distinctive odor resembling that of a skunk, the skunk cabbage belongs to the genus Lysichitum.

Sample Sentence: The genus Lysichitum includes plants such as the skunk cabbage, which grows in wetland habitats.

Sense 2: Locally found in North America and eastern Asia, species belonging to the genus Lysichitum are known for their thermogenesis capability, which enables them to generate heat in their flowers and prevent frost damage.

Sample Sentence: The unique feature of the genus Lysichitum is its ability to produce heat within the flowers, making it adaptable to cold climates.

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