Pronunciation of 'Scutellaria'
The word 'Scutellaria' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, commonly known as skullcaps. It is pronounced as 'skjuːˈtɛlərɪə' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Scutellaria' originates from Latin, where 'scutella' means 'small dish' or 'tray', referring to the shape of the calyx in the flowers of this genus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the mint family, commonly known as skullcaps.
Pronounced as 'skju-TEH-luh-ree-uh'. 'Skju' as in 'skew', 'teh' as in 'ten', 'luh' as in 'luck', and 'ree-uh' as in 'area'.