Agave
Definition
The official taxonomic genus grouping numerous succulent plant species within the subfamily Agavoideae, family Asparagaceae. Members of this genus are renowned for their CAM metabolism which enables water conservation, their socio-economic importance in producing traditional distilled beverages (such as tequila and mezcal), and their major ecological distribution within New World arid biomes.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Agave
- Agave genus
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper taxonomic noun, structurally invariable, capitalized according to scientific conventions. |
| Formation | Scientific name established by Carl Linnaeus, derived from the Greek mythological figure Agave (meaning 'noble/illustrious'). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ə.ˈɡɑː.vi] |
| Source | USDA Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Genul Agave cuprinde peste două sute de specii adaptate la medii cu precipitații extrem de reduse.
EN: The genus Agave comprises over two hundred species adapted to environments with extremely low rainfall.
RO: Monografia descrie în detaliu evoluția genetică și diversificarea speciilor din grupul Agave.
EN: The monograph describes in detail the genetic evolution and species diversification within the Agave group.
RO: Taxonomiștii au re clasificat recent câteva specii, incluzându-le definitiv în genul Agave.
EN: Taxonomists have recently reclassified several species, definitively including them in the genus Agave.
Idioms & Phrases
Taxonomia genului Agave / Taxonomy of the genus Agave
RO: Sistemul științific de clasificare și ordonare a speciilor componente în secțiuni și serii bazate pe criterii morfologice.
EN: The scientific system of classifying and arranging component species into sections and series based on morphological criteria.
Specii de Agave / Agave species
RO: Varietățile individuale recunoscute oficial care fac parte din acest grup botanic extins.
EN: The individual officially recognized varieties that belong to this extensive botanical group.
Centrul de diversitate Agave / Agave diversity center
RO: Regiunea geografică din Mexic unde se înregistrează cea mai mare concentrație de specii native din acest gen.
EN: The geographical region in Mexico exhibiting the highest concentration of native species from this genus.
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