Leeks can be quite sandy, so careful washing is important. Hereâs how to properly clean a whole leek. 1  Start by removing the outer layer of white (unless it is very fresh or from your own garden).  Trim the base with a sharp paring knife to remove all the roots.
Taxon. Definition. noun, plural: taxa. (taxonomy). (1) Any group or rank in a biological classification into which related organisms are classified.(2) A taxonomic unit in the biological system of classification of organisms, for example: a phylum, order, family, genus, or species.Supplement.axon. Definition. noun, plural: taxa. (taxonomy). (1) Any group or rank in a biological classification into which related organisms are classified.
genus. n, pl genera (ËdÊÉnÉrÉ) or genuses. 1. (Biology) biology any of the taxonomic groups into which a family is divided and which contains one or more species.For example, Vulpes (foxes) is a genus of the dog family (Canidae).. (Biology) biology any of the taxonomic groups into which a family is divided and which contains one or more species. For example, Vulpes (foxes) is a genus of the dog family (Canidae).