Definition of Genus Dryas

1. Noun. Mountain avens.

Exact synonyms: Dryas
Generic synonyms: Rosid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Rosaceae, Rosaceae, Rose Family
Member holonyms: Dryas Octopetala, Mountain Avens

Lexicographical Neighbors of Genus Dryas

genus Draba
genus Dracaena
genus Draco
genus Dracocephalum
genus Dracontium
genus Dracula
genus Dracunculus
genus Dreissena
genus Drepanis
genus Drimys
genus Dromaius
genus Drosera
genus Drosophila
genus Drosophyllum
genus Dryadella
genus Dryas (current term)
genus Drymarchon
genus Drymoglossum
genus Drynaria
genus Dryopithecus
genus Dryopteris
genus Drypis
genus Dugong
genus Dumetella
genus Durio
genus Dusicyon
genus Dysdercus
genus Eacles
genus Eburophyton
genus Ecballium

Literary usage of Genus Dryas

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Plant World by Plant World Association, Wild Flower Preservation Society (U.S.) (1901)
"The little Arctic and alpine herbs belonging to the genus Dryas are somewhat similar to the preceding in the appearance of their flowers, but the numerous ..."

2. Tijdschrift voor entomologie by Nederlandsche Entomologische Vereeniging (1882)
"Ook deze soort plaats ik liever in het genus Dryas dan in Urania. De sprieten zijn echter iets langer dan bij Leda, ook is de dwars- ader der ..."

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