Codariocalyx Motorius (Noun)
Meaning
Erect tropical Asian shrub whose small lateral leaflets rotate on their axes and jerk up and down under the influence of sunshine.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Codariocalyx motorius, also known as the telegraph plant, is a unique erect tropical Asian shrub.
- The Codariocalyx motorius moves its leaflets in an up-and-down motion to maximize sunlight capture.
- In its natural habitat, the Codariocalyx motorius relies on the movement of its leaflets for photosynthesis.
- Botanists study the Codariocalyx motorius for its ability to rotate its leaflets on their axes in response to sunlight.
- The Codariocalyx motorius has become a favorite among botany enthusiasts due to its unusual leaf movement.