Which distinctive plant's genus is Dionaea (the mother of Aphrodite in Greek mythology) and species muscipula (Latin for 'mouse-catching device')?
"Dionaea muscipula 'Wacky Traps' ""Dionaea muscipula"" 'Wacky Traps' is a cultivar of ""Dionaea muscipula"", the Venus flytrap. ""Dionaea muscipula"" 'Wacky Traps' was a clone produced by Cresco Nursery in the Netherlands through tissue culture. This particular clone was discovered in a tray of a bunch of mutants by Mike Ross. It has also been called ""Bart Simpson,"" coined by Ed Read, because of the resemblance of the plant to the animated character's spiky hair. The plant is an extremely slow grower. It has abnormally thick traps and petioles, which are probably the reason why 'Wacky Traps' has trouble closing its"
"Asclepias Asclepias is a genus of herbaceous, perennial, flowering plants known as milkweeds, named for their latex, a milky substance containing cardiac glycosides termed cardenolides, exuded where cells are damaged. Most species are toxic. The genus contains over 200 species distributed broadly across Africa, North America, and South America. It previously belonged to the family Asclepiadaceae, which is now classified as the subfamily Asclepiadoideae of the dogbane family Apocynaceae. The genus was formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753, who named it after Asclepius, the Greek god of healing. Members of the genus ""Asclepias"" produce some of the most complex"
"a synapomorphy within that group. Note: ""Meconella"" (not to be confused with the genus ""Meconella"") has an alpine and circumpolar arctic distribution and includes some of the most northerly-growing vascular land plants. There are 70–100 species, including: Poppies have been grown as ornamental plants since 5000 BC in Mesopotamia. They were found in Egyptian tombs. In Greek mythology, the poppy was associated with Demeter, goddess of fertility and agriculture. The origin of the cultural symbol was probably Minoan Crete, because a figurine known as the ""poppy goddess"" was found at a Minoan sanctuary in Crete. People believed they would get"
"Aconitum Aconitum (), commonly known as aconite, monkshood, wolf's bane, leopard's bane, mousebane, women's bane, devil's helmet, queen of poisons, or blue rocket, is a genus of over 250 species of flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae. These herbaceous perennial plants are chiefly native to the mountainous parts of the Northern Hemisphere, growing in the moisture-retentive but well-draining soils of mountain meadows. Most species are extremely poisonous and must be dealt with very carefully. The name ""aconitum"" comes from the Greek , which may derive from the Greek ""akon"" for dart or javelin, the tips of which were poisoned"
"plant for the larva of the Dot Moth. Actaea (plant) Actaea, commonly called baneberry, bugbane and cohosh, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae, native to subtropical, temperate and subartic regions of the Europe, Asia and North America. The genus was redefined to include ""Cimicifuga"" and ""Souliea"" in the 1990s (Compton et al. 1998, Compton & Culham 2002, Gao et al. 2006, RHS Plant Finder, 2007) based on combined evidence from DNA sequence data, similarity in biochemical constituents and on morphology returning it to the original Linnean concept of the genus. The number of species in"
"Paeon was a disciple of the god of medicine, Ascleplus. The species name ""suffruticosa"" is composed of two parts. The first part ""suf-"" is only a prefix; the second part ""fruticosa"", means shrub-like. In order to propagate the bush, the seeds are collected in June when the seed pods split. The pods are air-dried for a few days and are then stored in moist soil before planting out during autumn. Putting the pods into moist soil gives some moisture to the pods; If the pods are fully dried out, it is more difficult for the seeds to sprout. Ideally, the"
"Aphrodita Aphrodita, or sea mouse, is a genus of marine polychaete worms found in the Mediterranean sea and the eastern and western Atlantic Ocean. The name of the genus is taken from Aphrodite, the Ancient Greek goddess of love. This is because, when viewed ventrally, the animal resembles a human female's genitalia. The English name may either have a similar meaning, or may derive from the supposed resemblance to a bedraggled mouse when washed up on shore. The body of the sea mouse is covered in a dense mat of parapodia and ""setae"" (hairlike structures). Adults generally fall within a"
"Dracaena (plant) Dracaena (, derived from the romanized form of the Ancient Greek – ""drakaina"", ""female dragon"") is a genus of about 120 species of trees and succulent shrubs. In the APG IV classification system, it is placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Nolinoideae (formerly the family Ruscaceae). It has also formerly been separated (sometimes with ""Cordyline"") into the family Dracaenaceae or placed in the Agavaceae (now Agavoideae). The majority of the species are native to Africa, with a few in southern Asia through to northern Australia with one species in tropical Central America. The segregate genus ""Pleomele"" is now"
"aculeata"" is an active predator, feeding primarily on small crabs, hermit crabs and other polychaete worms including ""Pectinaria"" and ""Lumbriconereis"". Species recognized by the World Register of Marine Species: Aphrodita Aphrodita, or sea mouse, is a genus of marine polychaete worms found in the Mediterranean sea and the eastern and western Atlantic Ocean. The name of the genus is taken from Aphrodite, the Ancient Greek goddess of love. This is because, when viewed ventrally, the animal resembles a human female's genitalia. The English name may either have a similar meaning, or may derive from the supposed resemblance to a bedraggled"
"web sites the type species is called by synonymous names ""Hygrophoropsis morganii"" or ""Hygrophoropsis olida"" or incorrectly labelled ""Hygrophoropsis rufescens"", a misapplied name. The name ""Aphroditeola"" is an allusion to Aphrodite Greek goddess because of the combination of pretty pink coloration and perfume-like odor. In some literature it is known as ""Hygrophoropsis morganii"" based on the earlier classification and the incorrect presumption that the type species was named ""Cantharellus morganii"" before the name ""Cantharellus olidus"". Aphroditeola Aphroditeola is an agaric fungal genus that produces pink cantharelloid fruit bodies on coniferous forest floors. The lamellae are forked and typically the fruit"
"species in five series - four simple-leaved series further divided on capsule-appendage morphology (series ""Cyclopterae, Platypterae, Cornutae and Apterae"") and one pinnate-leaved species (series ""Pinnatae""). Later the genus have been reviewed extensively two times. Radlkofer identified ""Dodonaea"" as a part of the tribe ""Dodonaeeae"", within ""Dyssapindaceae"", together with ""Loxodiscus, Diplopeltis"" and ""Distichostemon"". ""Dodonaea"" and ""Distichostemon"" share similar morphological characteristics which include plants having regular flowers without petals and an intrastaminal disc. Therefore, these two genera are considered to be closely related. 54 ""Dodonaea"" species identified by Radlkofer were divided into three series (""Cyclopterae, Platypterae"" and ""Aphanopterae"") and six subseries. As"
"Venus flytrap The Venus flytrap (also referred to as Venus's flytrap or Venus' flytrap), Dionaea muscipula, is a carnivorous plant native to subtropical wetlands on the East Coast of the United States in North Carolina and South Carolina. It catches its prey—chiefly insects and arachnids—with a trapping structure formed by the terminal portion of each of the plant's leaves, which is triggered by tiny hairs on their inner surfaces. When an insect or spider crawling along the leaves contacts a hair, the trap prepares to close, snapping shut only if another contact occurs within approximately twenty seconds of the first"
"Dioscorea Dioscorea is a genus of over 600 species of flowering plants in the family Dioscoreaceae, native throughout the tropical and warm temperate regions of the world. The vast majority of the species are tropical, with only a few species extending into temperate climates. It is named after the ancient Greek physician and botanist Dioscorides. They are tuberous herbaceous perennial lianas, growing to or more tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, mostly broad heart-shaped. The flowers are individually inconspicuous, greenish-yellow, with six petals; they are mostly dioecious, with separate male and female plants, though a few species are monoecious, with"
"Achillea Achillea is a group of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae described as a genus by Linnaeus in 1753. The genus was named after the Greek mythological character Achilles. According to legend, Achilles' soldiers used yarrow to treat their wounds, hence some of its common names such as allheal and bloodwort. The genus is native primarily to Europe, temperate areas of Asia, and North America. The common name ""yarrow"" is usually applied to ""Achillea millefolium"", but may also be used for other species within the genus. These plants typically have frilly, hairy, aromatic leaves. The plants show large, flat"
"of Lepidoptera. These include ""Morpho"" butterflies and the two-barred flasher (""Astraptes fulgerator"") which is sometimes found on ""M. holtonii"" and perhaps others. The plant pathogenic fungus ""Mycosphaerella mucunae"" is named for being first discovered on ""Mucuna"". Mucuna Mucuna is a genus of around 100 accepted species of climbing lianas (vines) and shrubs of the family Fabaceae: tribe Phaseoleae and typically found in Tropical forests. The leaves are trifoliolate, alternate, or spiraled, and the flowers are pea-like but larger, with distinctive curved petals, and occurring in racemes. Like other legumes, ""Mucuna"" plants bear pods. They are generally bat-pollinated and produce seeds"
"at the same time, making it the type species. The genus name (""Chiloglottis"") is derived from the Ancient Greek words ""cheilos"" meaning ""lip"" and ""glottis"" meaning ""mouth of the windpipe"". David Jones has transferred some species, especially those commonly known as ""bird orchids"" (""Simpliglottis"") and ""ant orchids"" (""Myrmechila"") to other genera, but the change has not been widely accepted. This genus of orchids is native to Australia and New Zealand (including Chatham Island and the Antipodes). The flowers of wasp, ant and bird orchids are pollinated by sexual deception (pseudocopulation) of thynnine wasps, except for ""C. cornuta"" which is self-pollinating."
"Ochna Ochna is a genus comprising 86 species of evergreen trees, shrubs and shrublets belonging to the family ""Ochnaceae"". These species are native to tropical woodlands of Africa, the Mascarenes and Asia. Species of this genus are usually called Ochnas, Bird's-eye bushes or Mickey-mouse plants, a name derived from the shape of the drupelet fruit. The name of this genus comes from the Greek word ""Ochne"", used by Homer and meaning ""wild pear"", as the leaves are similar in appearance. Some species, including ""Ochna integerrima"" (yellow ""Mai"" flower) and ""O. serrulata"" (bird's eye plant), are cultivated as decorative plants. Species"
"groupings. ""Iris junonia"" was found to be tetraploid, based on material from specimens collected, and had a count of 2n=24. It is also known as 'Iris junoninana' or 'Iris pallida junonia', mainly in Europe. The Latin specific epithet ""junonia"" refers to the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter. Although, it is not known for what exact reason the plant was so named, ""Iris cypriana"" and ""Iris trojana"" (now classed as a synonym of Iris germanica), also collected at the same time, may represent the ancient colonies, that the Greeks set up on Turkish shores. Specimens were found by Walter Siehe"
"Columnea Columnea is a genus of ca. 200 species of epiphytic herbs and shrubs in the flowering plant family Gesneriaceae, native to tropical America and the Caribbean. The tubular or oddly shaped flowers are usually large and brightly colored – usually red, yellow, or orange – sometimes resembling a fish in shape. A common name is flying goldfish plants (see also the related ""Nematanthus"") due to the unusual flower shape. The generic name ""Columnea"" was named by Carl Linnaeus after the Latinized spelling of the name of the 16th-century Italian botanist Fabio Colonna (Latin: ""Fabius Columnus""). The segregate genus ""Bucinellina"""
"(or diagnosis or reference to an earlier description or diagnosis). Paul Fedorowitsch Horaninow (Horan.) published the name in 1847, but Amygdaloideae, published in 1832 by George Arnott Walker Arnott, has priority and is therefore the correct name. The taxonomy of this group of plants within the Rosaceae has recently been unclear. In 2001 it was reported that Amygdaloideae ""sensu stricto"" consists of two distinct genetic groups or ""clades"", ""Prunus""–""Maddenia"" and ""Exochorda""–""Oemleria""–""Prinsepia"". Further refinement shows that ""Exochorda""–""Oemleria""–""Prinsepia"" is somewhat separate from ""Prunus""–""Maddenia""–""Pygeum"", and that the traditional subfamilies Maloideae and Spiraeoideae must be included in Amygdaloideae if a paraphyletic group is to"
"Ipomoea Ipomoea () is the largest genus in the flowering plant family Convolvulaceae, with over 500 species. It is a large and diverse group with common names including morning glory, water convolvulus or kangkung, sweet potato, bindweed, moonflower, etc. The most widespread common name is morning glories, but there are also species in related genera bearing the same common name. Those formerly separated in ""Calonyction"" (Greek ""good"" and , , , ""night"") are called moonflowers. The generic name is derived from the Greek , (, ), meaning ""woodworm"", and (), meaning ""resembling."" It refers to their twining habit. The genus"
"up outlandish charges against the governor to be sent to the King. Only the succession of King George III, which brought additional powers to Dobbs, saved him from further conflict with the Assembly. In 1759, the North Carolina colonial governor, Arthur Dobbs, penned the first written description of the plant: This seems to be the earliest notice of the plant and is before the letters from John Ellis (who gave it the name ""Dionæa muscipula"") to ""The St James’s Chronicle"", a London newspaper and Carl Linnaeus on the subject. Apart from his North Carolina interests, Dobbs was heavily involved in"
"strike. Triggers may occur if one-tenth of the insect is within contact. The requirement of redundant triggering in this mechanism serves as a safeguard against wasting energy by trapping objects with no nutritional value, and the plant will only begin digestion after five more stimuli to ensure it has caught a live bug worthy of consumption. ""Dionaea"" is a monotypic genus closely related to the waterwheel plant (""Aldrovanda vesiculosa"") and sundews (""Drosera""), all of which belong to the family Droseraceae. In 1760, the North Carolina colonial governor, Arthur Dobbs, penned the first written description of the plant in a letter"
"Dodonaea Dodonaea is a genus of about 70 species of flowering plants, often known as hop-bushes, in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae. It has a cosmopolitan distribution in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions of Africa, the Americas, southern Asia and Australasia. By far the highest species diversity is in Australia. The genus is named after Rembert Dodoens, also known as Rembertus Dodonaeus. They are shrubs and small trees growing to tall. The leaves are alternate, simple or pinnate. The flowers are produced in short racemes. The fruit is a capsule, often with two or three wings. ""Dodonaea"" species are used"
"main clades of ""Dodonaea"" and also two species of ""Diplopeltis"" have small funicular arils. Seeds of D. viscosa have very small funicular aril, and are harvested by Pheidole sp. of ants and deposited in middens outside the nest after the elaiosome has been consumed. Bayesian MCMC estimation of ""Dodonaea"" phylogeny supported the hypothesis that two species of ""Cossinia"" are sisters to ""Diplopeltis"" and ""Dodonaea"". Nevertheless, Diplopeltis is identified as a paraphyletic group. The monophyly of ""Dodonaea"" is well supported by Bayesian MCMC estimation (1.00 posterior probability, PP). Within the Clade I (1.00 PP) eight species are recognized as sister to"
"Actaea (plant) Actaea, commonly called baneberry, bugbane and cohosh, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae, native to subtropical, temperate and subartic regions of the Europe, Asia and North America. The genus was redefined to include ""Cimicifuga"" and ""Souliea"" in the 1990s (Compton et al. 1998, Compton & Culham 2002, Gao et al. 2006, RHS Plant Finder, 2007) based on combined evidence from DNA sequence data, similarity in biochemical constituents and on morphology returning it to the original Linnean concept of the genus. The number of species in ""Actaea"" is to 25-30 using this concept. Other"
"Aphrodite Aphrodite is an ancient Greek goddess associated with love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. She is identified with the planet Venus, which is named after the Roman goddess , with whom Aphrodite was extensively syncretized. Aphrodite's major symbols include myrtles, roses, doves, sparrows, and swans. The cult of Aphrodite was largely derived from that of the Phoenician goddess Astarte, a cognate of the East Semitic goddess Ishtar, whose cult was based on the Sumerian cult of Inanna. Aphrodite's main cult centers were Cythera, Cyprus, Corinth, and Athens. Her main festival was the Aphrodisia, which was celebrated annually in midsummer. In"
"Pisonia Pisonia is a genus of flowering plants in the four o'clock flower family, Nyctaginaceae. It was named for Dutch physician and naturalist Willem Piso (1611–1678). Certain species in this genus are known as catchbirdtrees, birdcatcher trees or birdlime trees because they catch birds. The sticky seeds are postulated to be an adaptation of some island species that ensures the dispersal of seeds between islands by attaching them to birds, and also allows the enriching of coralline sands. (Should a fledgling fall to the ground, become entangled in the ""Pisonia"" sticky seeds, and be unable to free itself, then it"
"spikelets. ""Molinia caerulea"" is an herbaceous perennial bunchgrass (tussock-forming), growing up to tall (taller when sheltered by gorse and heather), with many closely packed stems. The leaves are coarse, green, taper to a point, long, flat and sometimes slightly hairy on top. Due to the dense tussock it is very resistant to heath fires. Its ligule is a ring of hairs, as in heath grass (""Danthonia decumbens""). The long narrow purple spikelets are a major identification feature – the panicle is long. It flowers between July and September, later than any other species. The caterpillars of some Lepidoptera use it"
"at the Pythian Games. The name Daphne, in greek Δάφνη, means ""laurel. While the story of Daphne is traditionally connected with the bay laurel (""Laurus nobilis""), almost 90 species of evergreen shrubs noted for their scented flowers and poisonous berries are grouped under the genus Daphne—including the garland flower (""Daphne cneorum""); the February Daphne or mezereon (""Daphne mezereum""); and spurge laurel or wood laurel (""Daphne laureola""). These genera are categorized in the family Thymelaeaceae and are native to Asia, Europe and North Africa Artemis Daphnaia, who had her temple among the Lacedemonians, at a place called Hypsoi in antiquity, on"
"Canephora Canephora is a genus of flowering plants in the Rubiaceae family, indigenous to Madagascar. The name ""Canephora"", ""basket bearer"", refers to both the flattened peduncle topped by a ""hollowed apex bearing flowers"" and to the ritual office for unmarried young women in ancient Greece, as bearer of a sacred basket full of offerings during processions at festivals. ""Canephora"" is unique in Rubiaceae in having peduncles transformed into flattened, green axes called phylloclades. ""Canephora madagascariensis"" has bright white, campanulate flowers and apparently edible, red fruits, locally known as ""hazongalala"". Currently, five species are recognized, but several new species await description."
"Canephora Canephora is a genus of flowering plants in the Rubiaceae family, indigenous to Madagascar. The name ""Canephora"", ""basket bearer"", refers to both the flattened peduncle topped by a ""hollowed apex bearing flowers"" and to the ritual office for unmarried young women in ancient Greece, as bearer of a sacred basket full of offerings during processions at festivals. ""Canephora"" is unique in Rubiaceae in having peduncles transformed into flattened, green axes called phylloclades. ""Canephora madagascariensis"" has bright white, campanulate flowers and apparently edible, red fruits, locally known as ""hazongalala"". Currently, five species are recognized, but several new species await description."
"honour of Linnaeus. Linnaeus adopted the name in 1753 in ""Species Plantarum"" for the then sole species ""Linnaea borealis"", because it was his favourite plant. Although some botanists placed other species in the genus, most treated ""Linnaea"" as a monotypic genus until 2013. Molecular phylogenetic studies from 2001 onwards showed that a number of genera were closely related to ""Linnaea"" (the """"Linnaea"" clade""), although one of them, ""Abelia"", was not monophyletic. In 2013, to maintain monophyletic genera, Maarten Christenhusz proposed merging ""Abelia"" (excluding section ""Zabelia""), ""Diabelia"", ""Dipelta"", ""Kolkwitzia"" and ""Vesalea"" into ""Linnaea"". This proposal has been adopted by more recent"