Abrus
Definition
(Botany) A genus of climbing plants in the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae), native to tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, characterized by pinnate leaves and pods containing spherical seeds that are often intensely colored and highly toxic due to their abrin content.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Abrus
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Invariable proper noun used in its classical Latin scientific form across global biological taxonomies. |
| Formation | Borrowed from scientific Latin, originally derived from a Greek root referencing the delicate or soft texture of the foliage. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈæ.brəs] |
| Source | International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants / Taxonomic Indexes |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Plantele din genul Abrus sunt studiate intens în toxicologie datorită prezenței unei toxine capabile să blocheze sinteza proteinelor.
EN: Plants in the genus Abrus are intensely studied in toxicology due to the presence of a toxin capable of blocking protein synthesis.
RO: Genul Abrus aparține marii familii a leguminoaselor, deși fructele sale nu sunt comestibile sub nicio formă.
EN: The genus Abrus belongs to the large legume family, although its fruits are not edible under any circumstances.
RO: Botanistul a colectat specimene de Abrus din pădurile tropicale asiatice pentru ierbarul universității.
EN: The botanist collected Abrus specimens from Asian tropical forests for the university herbarium.
Idioms & Phrases
Genul Abrus / Genus Abrus
RO: Denumirea taxonomică standard utilizată de biologi pentru clasificarea acestui grup specific de leguminoase agățătoare.
EN: The standard taxonomic name used by biologists to classify this specific group of climbing legumes.
Toxina din Abrus / Abrus toxin
RO: Referire la abrină, fitotoxina extrem de periculoasă izolată din endospermul semințelor acestor plante.
EN: Reference to abrin, the extremely dangerous phytotoxin isolated from the endosperm of these plants' seeds.
Specie de Abrus / Abrus species
RO: Oricare dintre varietățile botanice cuprinse în acest gen, răspândite în savane și zone împădurite calde.
EN: Any of the botanical varieties contained within this genus, widespread in savannas and warm wooded areas.
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