Astroloma (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen shrubs of Australia and Tasmania.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Astroloma humifusum is a low-growing, prostrate species native to Tasmania and eastern Australia.
- The genus Astroloma consists of about 15 species of evergreen shrubs, most of which are endemic to Australia and Tasmania.
- A new species of Astroloma was discovered in Western Australia, expanding the known diversity of this unique group of plants.
- Some species within the Astroloma genus can grow into tall shrubs, reaching heights of several meters, but others remain compact and spreading.
- Astroloma foliosum is often used in horticulture for its attractive foliage and compact growth habit.