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genus orthilia

 

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Noun genus orthilia has 1 sense
  1. Orthilia, genus Orthilia - a shrubby perennial rhizomatous evergreen herb; grows in damp coniferous woodlands in northern temperate regions
    --1 is a kind of dilleniid dicot genus
    --1 is a member of Pyrolaceae, family Pyrolaceae, wintergreen family

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Genus Orthilia

Genus Orthilia refers to a plant genus in the family Ericaceae. It consists of small, perennial herbaceous plants that are widely distributed across temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. These delicate plants are known for their cluster of bell-shaped flowers and have various local names.

Sense 1:

Noun: A taxonomic genus within the family Ericaceae.

Example sentence: The Genus Orthilia includes several species of small flowering plants.


Sense 2:

Noun: The scientific name for a specific plant.

Example sentence: Orthilia secunda is a member of the Genus Orthilia.


Sense 3:

Adjective: Referring to or related to the genus Orthilia.

Example sentence: The botanist studied the various Orthilia species to understand their distinct characteristics.


Sense 4:

Noun: A popular name for the genus Orthilia in a specific region.

Example sentence: In some local communities, the Genus Orthilia is referred to as "wild pearlwort".


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