Desmanthus (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of American herbs or shrubs with sensitive pinnate leaves and small whitish flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Desmanthus is a genus of plants in the legume family, native to the Americas, widely cultivated as ornamental and forage crops.
- Desmanthus plants have compound leaves that are extremely sensitive and will fold up when touched or disturbed.
- In its natural habitat, desmanthus can be found growing in dry forests, scrublands, and along riverbanks in North and South America.
- Desmanthus ilinoensis is an example of a species within this genus that has been used in traditional medicine in some parts of the world.
- The unique characteristic of desmanthus leaves makes them an interesting subject for study in the field of plant physiology.