Acroclinium (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of herbs and shrubs of Australia and South Africa: everlasting flower; most species usually placed in genus Helipterum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The species once classified under the name acroclinium rarely dropped their petals, thus earning them the name 'everlasting flower'.
- Acroclinium was initially considered a separate genus but studies have led to its reclassification under the Helipterum category.
- These unique flowers from the genus acroclinium have captivated gardeners worldwide with their intriguing ability to sustain life for long periods.
- Research indicates that pollen from the acroclinium flowers promotes a healthy growth of certain seedlings when strategically applied to fertilizers.
- At a local botanical garden, one section is dedicated solely to flowers previously classified under the genus acroclinium.