anthoxanthum
|an-tho-xan-thum|
/ˌænθəˈzænθəm/
yellow-flowered grass genus
Etymology
'anthoxanthum' originates from New Latin (botanical Latin), formed from Greek elements 'anthos' and 'xanthos', where 'anthos' meant 'flower' and 'xanthos' meant 'yellow'.
'anthoxanthum' was formed in New Latin for botanical use from the Ancient Greek roots 'anthos' + 'xanthos' and entered modern scientific English usage as the genus name 'Anthoxanthum'.
Initially it meant 'yellow flower' (from the Greek roots), and over time it became used specifically as the scientific name for a genus of grasses, retaining the reference to yellowish-flowered plants.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae, including species such as Anthoxanthum odoratum (sweet vernal grass).
Anthoxanthum includes species such as Anthoxanthum odoratum, commonly known as sweet vernal grass.
Last updated: 2025/08/24 22:01