Cheiranthus Asperus (Noun)
Meaning
Biennial or short-lived perennial prairie rocket having orange-yellow flowers; western North America to Minnesota and Kansas; sometimes placed in genus Cheiranthus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cheiranthus asperus is a biennial or short-lived perennial plant that is native to western North America.
- The prairie rocket, also known as Cheiranthus asperus, is a flowering plant that produces bright orange-yellow blooms.
- In some classifications, Cheiranthus asperus is placed in the genus Cheiranthus, although this is not universally accepted.
- Cheiranthus asperus is a relatively rare plant that can be found in the wild in areas such as Minnesota and Kansas.
- The flowers of Cheiranthus asperus are a vibrant orange-yellow color and are typically in bloom from mid-spring to early summer.