What is another word for Genus Caltha?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs kˈalθə] (IPA)

Genus Caltha refers to a group of plants within the Ranunculaceae family, commonly known as marsh marigolds or kingcups. In addition to these common names, there are a few synonyms for this genus. One synonym is genus Trollius, which includes plants such as globeflowers and buttercups. This is due to the similarities in appearance and habitat between species within genus Caltha and Trollius. Another synonym is Caltha section Batrachium, which refers to a subgroup of plants within the genus that are aquatic in nature. Finally, some sources may use the synonym Ranunculus sect. Caltha to refer to these plants, emphasizing their connection to the buttercup family.

Synonyms for Genus caltha:

What are the hypernyms for Genus caltha?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Angiosperms (division), Magnoliids (clade), Plantae (kingdom), Ranunculaceae (family), Ranunculales (order), Rosids (Order).

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