Clethra (Noun)
Meaning
Type and sole genus of the Clethraceae; deciduous shrubs or small trees: white alder, summer-sweet.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Clethra is a type of flowering plant that is native to eastern North America and eastern Asia.
- The clethra is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is commonly known as the white alder or summer-sweet.
- In the summer, the clethra produces fragrant white flowers that are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.
- Clethra is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive flowers and ability to thrive in wet environments.
- The clethra is a member of the Clethraceae family, which is a small family of flowering plants that is native to eastern North America and eastern Asia.