Genus Arum (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Araceae: tuberous perennial herbs of Europe and Asia with usually heart-shaped leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Arum includes a number of well-known plants, such as the lords and ladies and the Italian arum.
- The plants in the genus Arum have evolved a range of different growth forms to occupy different ecological niches.
- Species within the genus Arum have adapted to occupy a wide range of habitats, from woodlands to coastal cliffs.
- In some areas, plants in the genus Arum have become invasive, outcompeting native species for resources.
- Members of the genus Arum have a long history of use by humans, with the rhizomes of some species being used as a source of starch.