Androsace maxima
Definition
A species of annual herbaceous plant in the family Primulaceae, widespread across temperate regions of Eurasia. Unlike most alpine species of the genus, it develops in lowland habitats and is structurally characterized by a basal rosette and umbels surrounded by an involucre of large green bracts.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Androsace maxima
- Large rock jasmine
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Latin binary nomenclature, structurally invariant and treated as a proper feminine biological entity. |
| Formation | Taxonomic binomial phrase joining the genus name 'Androsace' with the specific epithet 'maxima' (alluding to the exaggerated size of its green involucral bracts). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.ˈdɾo.sa.tʃe ˈmak.si.ma] |
| Source | Flora Europaea Database |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În pajiștile xerofile din Dobrogea, exemplare de Androsace maxima pot fi observate înflorind primăvara devreme.
EN: In the xerophilic grasslands of Dobrogea, specimens of Androsace maxima can be observed blooming in early spring.
RO: Involucrul supradimensionat al speciei Androsace maxima oferă o protecție structurală excelentă pentru micile flori centrale.
EN: The oversized involucis of the species Androsace maxima provides excellent structural protection for the small central flowers.
RO: Cercetătorul a analizat ciclul de viață anual al plantei Androsace maxima în cadrul studiului de dinamică a florei de câmpie.
EN: The researcher analyzed the annual life cycle of the Androsace maxima plant within the study of lowland flora dynamics.
Idioms & Phrases
Involucru de Androsace maxima / Androsace maxima involucres
RO: Grupul structural de bractee frunzoase verzi, de mari dimensiuni, caracteristice acestei specii, care depășesc lungimea petalelor.
EN: The structural cluster of large green leafy bracts characteristic of this species, which exceed the length of the petals.
Habitatul speciei Androsace maxima / Androsace maxima habitat
RO: Nișă ecologică de joasă altitudine, constând în pajiști uscate, coaste calcaroase bătute de soare sau margini de ogoare.
EN: A low-altitude ecological niche, consisting of dry grasslands, sun-drenched limestone slopes, or field edges.
Rozetă bazală de Androsace maxima / Androsace maxima basal rosette
RO: Dispunerea circulară și structurală a frunzelor din care pornesc axele inflorescențelor în faza de anteză.
EN: The circular and structural arrangement of leaves from which the inflorescence axes arise during the anthesis phase.
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