Chrysothamnus (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of low branching shrubs of western North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Chrysothamnus is a genus of low branching shrubs that are native to western North America.
- The plant family Asteraceae includes the genus Chrysothamnus, which is commonly known as rabbitbrush.
- Chrysothamnus is often found growing in dry areas of western North America, such as deserts and mountain slopes.
- In the fall, the genus Chrysothamnus is recognizable by its bright yellow flowers that bloom in clusters.
- The Chrysothamnus nauseosus, a shrub of the genus Chrysothamnus, is used in herbal medicine for its antiseptic and antispasmodic properties.