This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Monotypic
Referring to a genus that has but one species. This term helps classify plants so they can be identified and discussed clearly.
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Ginkgo biloba is the only living species in its genus and one of the most isolated trees on Earth.
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