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genus halenia

 

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Noun genus halenia has 1 sense
  1. Halenia, genus Halenia - genus of herbs of Eurasia and the Americas: spurred gentians
    --1 is a kind of dicot genus, magnoliopsid genus
    --1 is a member of Gentianaceae, family Gentianaceae, gentian family
    --1 has members: spurred gentian

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Genus Halenia

Definition: Genus Halenia refers to a group of flowering plants belonging to the family Gentianaceae, commonly known as the Halenia genus. These plants are native to North America and are characterized by their beautiful and unique flowers.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - Botany: This term refers to a specific genus of plants, Halenia, which includes several species of flowering plants. These plants typically have small, bell-shaped flowers and are known for their medicinal properties.

Example Sentence: The genus Halenia includes species such as Halenia elliptica and Halenia brevicornis, which are commonly used in herbal medicine.

Sense 2:

Noun - Zoology: In zoology, genus Halenia refers to a genus of beetles belonging to the family Carabidae. These beetles are characterized by their elongated bodies and come in various colors and patterns.

Example Sentence: While exploring the forest, I came across a beautiful genus Halenia beetle with striking metallic blue and purple colors.

Sense 3:

Noun - Local: In local usage, genus Halenia may refer to a specific region or locality named Halenia, which could be a town or a geographic area.

Example Sentence: Halenia is a small coastal town known for its scenic beauty and sandy beaches.

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