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leontodon

 

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Noun leontodon has 1 sense
  1. Leontodon, genus Leontodon - hawkbit
    --1 is a kind of asterid dicot genus
    --1 is a member of
     Compositae, family Compositae, Asteraceae, family Asteraceae, aster family
    --1 has members: hawkbit

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Leontodon

Description

Leontodon is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family, commonly known as hawkweeds or lion's teeth. This genus comprises numerous species of perennial herbs that are distributed worldwide, particularly in temperate regions. Leontodon plants are characterized by their yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Sense 1: Noun (Botany)

In botany, leontodon refers to any plant belonging to the genus Leontodon, which typically have yellow composite flowers and dandelion-like leaves.

Example sentence: The meadow was adorned with beautiful leontodons, their vibrant yellow petals brightening up the landscape.

Sense 2: Noun (Zoology)

In zoology, leontodon is a genus of small beetles that are commonly found in forested areas.

Example sentence: As I walked through the woods, I stumbled upon a tiny leontodon beetle roaming among the fallen leaves.

Sense 3: Adjective

As an adjective, leontodon describes anything related to or resembling a lion's tooth, such as the shape of a leaf or the appearance of a particular object.

Example sentence: The serrated edges of the leaf gave it a leontodon-like appearance, reminiscent of a lion's tooth.

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