Arisaema japonicum
Definition
Scientific name historically or regionally associated with cobra lily populations native to the Japanese archipelago, often classified in modern taxonomy under the Arisaema serratum complex. The plant is characterized by an elegant, dark green or purple spathe, often with white stripes, and fan-shaped divided leaves, being an iconic element in the shaded, damp forests of Japan.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Arisaema japonicum
- Japanese cobra lily
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper botanical noun, non-inflected in modern analytical text structures. |
| Formation | Binary botanical designation combining the genus 'Arisaema' with the geographical specific epithet 'japonicum'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | /ˌærɪˈsiːmə dʒəˈpɒnɪkəm/ |
| Source | Flora of Japan and East Asian Botanical Review |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În timpul expediției din munții Honshu, biologul a fotografiat un exemplar rar de Arisaema japonicum.
EN: During the expedition in the Honshu mountains, the biologist photographed a rare specimen of Arisaema japonicum.
RO: Studiile morfologice recente au reevaluat poziția speciei Arisaema japonicum în cadrul secțiunii taxonomice.
EN: Recent morphological studies have re-evaluated the position of Arisaema japonicum within the taxonomic section.
RO: Frunzele mari ale plantei Arisaema japonicum captează eficient lumina slabă ce pătrunde prin coronamentul pădurii.
EN: The large leaves of Arisaema japonicum efficiently capture the dim light filtering through the forest canopy.
Idioms & Phrases
Complexul taxonomic Arisaema japonicum / Arisaema japonicum taxonomic complex
RO: Grup de specii și varietăți strâns înrudite din Asia de Est care prezintă variații morfologice greu de delimitat.
EN: A group of closely related East Asian species and varieties exhibiting morphological variations that are difficult to delineate.
Toxicitate prin oxalat de calciu la Arisaema japonicum / Calcium oxalate toxicity in Arisaema japonicum
RO: Proprietate defensivă a plantei cauzată de prezența unor cristale microscopice ascuțite ce irită puternic mucoasele în caz de ingerare.
EN: A defensive property of the plant caused by microscopic sharp crystals that severely irritate mucous membranes if ingested.
Faza de fructificare la Arisaema japonicum / Fruiting phase of Arisaema japonicum
RO: Perioadă de la sfârșitul verii când spata dispare, lăsând un cilindru dens de bace de un roșu aprins, extrem de vizibile.
EN: A late summer period when the spathe disappears, leaving a dense cylinder of bright red, highly visible berries.
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