genus buxus

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Noun genus buxus has 1 sense

Buxus, genus Buxus - type genus of the Buxaceae
--₁ is a kind of dicot genus, magnoliopsid genus
--₁ is a member of Buxaceae, family Buxaceae, box family
--₁ has members: box, boxwood

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Genus Buxus

Definition: Genus Buxus refers to a group of evergreen shrubs and small trees commonly known as boxwoods. It belongs to the Buxaceae family and comprises approximately 70 different species.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A taxonomic category that includes various species of evergreen shrubs and small trees.

Usage:

The genus Buxus is popularly cultivated for its ornamental and landscaping purposes.
Among the different species within the genus Buxus, Buxus sempervirens is widely used in formal gardens and hedges.
The genus Buxus is known for its dense, compact foliage and slow growth rate.

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