Allium
Definition
A major genus of monocotyledonous plants in the family Amaryllidaceae (subfamily Allioideae), comprising hundreds of species of perennial bulbous plants with a characteristic pungent odor. It includes food and aromatic plants of massive global economic importance, such as onion (Allium cepa), garlic (Allium sativum), leek (Allium porrum), and chives, as well as numerous species cultivated in gardens as ornamental plants due to their spectacular spherical inflorescences.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Allium
- Allium genus
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Invariable scientific proper noun operating as a rigid designator for a specific plant genus. |
| Formation | Direct adoption of the classical Latin noun 'allium', which was the specific historical designation for garlic. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈæliəm] |
| Source | The Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening and Botanical Index |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Un reprezentant sălbatic de Allium a fost cules de pe pajiștea montană datorită florilor sale roz-violacee.
EN: A wild representative of Allium was picked from the mountain meadow due to its pink-purple flowers.
RO: Substanțele sulfurate din plantele din genul Allium le oferă acestora gustul iute și proprietățile antimicrobiene.
EN: The sulfur compounds in plants of the genus Allium give them their pungent taste and antimicrobial properties.
RO: Peisagistul a plantat bulbi de Allium ornamental printre tufele de lavandă pentru un contrast vizual deosebit.
EN: The landscaper planted ornamental Allium bulbs among the lavender bushes for a special visual contrast.
Idioms & Phrases
Bulb de Allium / Allium bulb
RO: Structură subterană de depozitare a substanțelor nutritive, specifică acestor plante pentru supraviețuirea iarna.
EN: An underground nutrient storage structure, specific to these plants for winter survival.
Allium ornamental / Ornamental allium
RO: Varietăți horticole selecționate special pentru inflorescențele lor mari, globulare, de culoare mov sau albastru.
EN: Horticultural varieties selected specifically for their large, globular inflorescences of purple or blue color.
Compuși de Allium / Allium compounds
RO: Substanțe chimice organosulfurate (cum este alicina) responsabile pentru aroma puternică și beneficiile terapeutice.
EN: Organosulfur chemical substances (such as allicin) responsible for the strong aroma and therapeutic benefits.
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