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Decumaria (Noun)

Meaning

Small genus of woody climbers with adhesive aerial roots; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The deciduous climber Decumaria barbara was featured in the botanic exhibit at the local museum.
  • Decumaria species exhibit adhesive aerial roots allowing them to scale vertical surfaces with ease.
  • Decumaria barbara, a small genus plant, is found predominantly in southeastern United States.
  • Researchers studied the unique aerial root system of Decumaria in hopes of discovering new technology for plant-inspired adhesives.
  • Decumaria shares a similar growth pattern with certain Saxifragaceae family members with which it's sometimes classified.

Synonyms

  • Genus Decumaria
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