genus cistus

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Noun genus cistus has 1 sense

Cistus, genus Cistus - small to medium-sized evergreen shrubs of southern Europe and North Africa
--₁ is a kind of dilleniid dicot genus
--₁ is a member of Cistaceae, family Cistaceae, rockrose family
--₁ has members: rockrose, rock rose

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Genus Cistus

Definition:

Genus Cistus refers to a group of flowering plants belonging to the family Cistaceae. They are commonly known as rockroses.

Usage:

Genus Cistus includes various species of evergreen shrubs with attractive flowers. They are popular among garden enthusiasts for their beauty and hardiness. Some species of Genus Cistus are widely cultivated as garden ornamentals.

Senses:

Noun: A taxonomic rank that denotes a group of related flowering plants.
Noun: A specific plant belonging to the genus Cistus.

Examples:

Sense 1:

Noun: The genus Cistus comprises more than twenty species.

Sense 2:

Noun: The Cistus ladanifer is a particularly beautiful species of Genus Cistus.

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