Pronunciation of 'Euphorbia'
Euphorbia is a genus of flowering plants, commonly known as spurge, with diverse species ranging from succulents to shrubs. The pronunciation in English is 'juːˈfɔːrbiə'.
The word 'Euphorbia' originates from Latin, named after Euphorbus, the Greek physician of King Juba II of Numidia, who used the plant's latex for medicinal purposes.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Euphorbiaceae, known for their diverse forms and uses in gardening and medicine.
Pronounced as 'yoo-FOR-bee-uh'. 'Yoo' as in 'you', 'for' as in 'for', and 'bee-uh' with a soft 'uh' sound at the end.
Latin
In Latin, Euphorbia refers to the genus of plants named after the Greek physician Euphorbus.
Pronounced as 'eu-PHOR-bee-ah'. 'Eu' as in 'euphoria', 'phor' with a stressed 'ph', and 'bee-ah' with a clear 'ah' sound at the end.