Genus Thymelaea in Family Thymelaeaceae
What is a Genus (pl. Genera)?
In the context of botanical taxonomy, the Genus (plural Genera) rank is a taxonomic rank
that is
used to classify groups of related species within a Family. Genera are based on a set of
shared
morphological, anatomical, and genetic characteristics, such as flower structure, fruit
type,
and leaf morphology. The Genus rank is situated between Family and Species in the hierarchy
of
taxonomic ranks.
Each Genus can include one or more species. Genera are used to group species of plants that share common traits and evolutionary histories, allowing botanists to better understand the relationships between different groups of plants.
Some examples of Genera in botanical taxonomy include Rosa, which includes the different species of roses, and Solanum, which includes the different species of nightshades, such as tomato and eggplant.
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Each Genus can include one or more species. Genera are used to group species of plants that share common traits and evolutionary histories, allowing botanists to better understand the relationships between different groups of plants.
Some examples of Genera in botanical taxonomy include Rosa, which includes the different species of roses, and Solanum, which includes the different species of nightshades, such as tomato and eggplant.
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Pick a Species to see its components:
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Thymelaea × conradiae
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Thymelaea antiatlantica
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Thymelaea argentata
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Thymelaea aucheri
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Thymelaea broteriana
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Thymelaea bulgarica
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Thymelaea calycina
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Thymelaea cilicica
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Thymelaea coridifolia
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Thymelaea dioica
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Thymelaea gattefossei
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Thymelaea granatensis
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Thymelaea gussonei
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Thymelaea hirsuta
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Thymelaea lanuginosa
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Thymelaea lythroides
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Thymelaea mesopotamica
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Thymelaea microphylla
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Thymelaea passerina
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Thymelaea procumbens
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Thymelaea pubescens
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Thymelaea putorioides
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Thymelaea ruizii
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Thymelaea salsa
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Thymelaea sanamunda
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Thymelaea sempervirens
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Thymelaea subrepens
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Thymelaea tarton-raira
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Thymelaea tinctoria
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Thymelaea velutina
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Thymelaea villosa
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Thymelaea virescens
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Thymelaea virgata
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