Chrysolepis (Noun)
Meaning
Two species: golden chinkapins.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Chrysolepis chrysophylla and Chrysolepis sempervirens are two species of golden chinkapins native to western North America.
- Golden chinkapins in the Chrysolepis genus have an attractive golden color to their new growth.
- Chrysolepis sempervirens produces edible nuts similar to those found on Chrysolepis chrysophylla.
- Chrysolepis sempervirens and Chrysolepis chrysophylla, when grown in urban landscapes, need a large area with full sun.
- Chrysolepis sempervirens has similar leaves to Chrysolepis chrysophylla, both are large, shiny, and golden.