Alnus: meaning, definitions and examples

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Alnus

 

[ หˆรฆl.nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Alnus, commonly known as alder, refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Betulaceae. Alders are deciduous trees or shrubs that are primarily found in the northern hemisphere. They are often located near water sources and play a crucial role in the ecosystem, providing habitat and food for various wildlife species. Alders are known for their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, which improves soil fertility. The wood of alder is lightweight and is often used in furniture making and cabinetry.

Synonyms

alder, black alder, green alder, red alder.

Examples of usage

  • Alder trees grow near rivers.
  • The wood from alnus is prized for its quality.
  • Many birds nest in alder bushes.
  • Alders help enrich the soil.

Translations

Translations of the word "Alnus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเฅเคจเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Alnus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Alnus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปะฝัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ alnus

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚ฆใƒซใƒŒใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aulne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alnus

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alnus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•Œ๋ˆ„์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ู†ูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alnus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ alnus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ฝๆกฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ alnus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ alnus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะฝัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒœแƒฃแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alnus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alnus

Etymology

The term 'Alnus' originates from Latin, where it refers to the alder tree. The Latin word has been traced back to early classifications of plants within the family Betulaceae. The use of 'Alnus' in botanical nomenclature reflects a long-standing interest in the categorization of plants, dating back to ancient times. Alders have been utilized throughout history for various purposes, including construction and traditional medicine in different cultures. The trees were particularly valued by Indigenous peoples of North America for their quick growth and ability to thrive in wetland areas. The scientific classification and naming of the alder are part of the broader effort to systematize plant taxonomy aimed at improving communication and understanding of plant species.