Genus
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<plantfyi-glossary slug="genus"></plantfyi-glossary>Definition
A rank in plant classification above species and below family, grouping species that are closely related. The genus name forms the first part of the binomial, e.g., Quercus (oaks). One genus may contain one to hundreds of species.
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