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linnaea

 

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Noun linnaea has 1 sense
  1. Linnaea, genus Linnaea - 1 species: twinflower
    --1 is a kind of asterid dicot genus
    --1 is a member of Caprifoliaceae, family Caprifoliaceae, honeysuckle family
    --1 has members:
     twinflower, Linnaea borealis; American twinflower, Linnaea borealis americana

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Linnaea

Description:

Linnaea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caprifoliaceae. It consists of only one known species, Linnaea borealis, commonly known as twinflower. Linnaea borealis is a low-growing, evergreen plant that is native to the cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun: Linnaea

    A genus of flowering plants.

    Example Sentence:

    The delicate beauty of the Linnaea flower brightened the meadow.

  2. Noun: Linnaea borealis

    The only species of the genus Linnaea, commonly known as twinflower.

    Example Sentence:

    During our hike, we stumbled upon a patch of Linnaea borealis, its sweet fragrance filling the air.

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