genus adonis (Meaning)
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genus adonis (n)
annual or perennial herbs
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus adonis
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus adonis Sentence Examples
- The genus Adonis, comprising 20-30 species, belongs to the buttercup family Ranunculaceae.
- Adonis species are distributed in temperate regions of Eurasia and North Africa.
- Genus Adonis plants are annual or perennial herbs with a basal rosette of leaves.
- The flowers of genus Adonis are cup-shaped and have bright yellow or red petals.
- Adonis aestivalis, known as summer pheasant's eye, is a common European species.
- Adonis flammeus, the scarlet pheasant's eye, is a striking species with brilliant crimson petals.
- Genus Adonis plants are often used in traditional medicine as anti-inflammatory and sedative agents.
- The seeds of genus Adonis contain adonitoxin, a cardiac glycoside with medicinal properties.
- Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting threatened genus Adonis species.
- Adonis amurensis, native to East Asia, is an endangered species facing habitat loss.
FAQs About the word genus adonis
annual or perennial herbs
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Adonis, comprising 20-30 species, belongs to the buttercup family Ranunculaceae.
Adonis species are distributed in temperate regions of Eurasia and North Africa.
Genus Adonis plants are annual or perennial herbs with a basal rosette of leaves.
The flowers of genus Adonis are cup-shaped and have bright yellow or red petals.
