Genus Tamus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of tuberous vines of the family Dioscoreaceae; has twining stems and heart-shaped leaves and axillary racemes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Tamus is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of western Asia and Europe.
- Tamus communis is a species of flowering plant in the genus Tamus, commonly known as the black bryony.
- The genus Tamus is often found in woodland edges and hedgerows, where its twining stems can climb up trees.
- Plants in the genus Tamus have heart-shaped leaves that are typically 4-10 cm long and have a pointed tip.
- The genus Tamus is a member of the family Dioscoreaceae, which also includes the yam and the air potato.