Tools: Learn New Words | Secure Password Generator | Startup Tools | PDF Generator

Epilobium (Noun)

Meaning

Large widely distributed genus of herbs and subshrubs of especially western North America and Arctic areas.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The meadow was home to a variety of plants including several species of epilobium.
  • Epilobium can be identified by its small white or pink flowers and reddish-brown seed pods.
  • A species of epilobium native to western North America was used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.
  • During a recent botanical survey several species of epilobium were discovered growing in the tundra of the Arctic Circle.
  • A specimen of epilobium collected in the Sierra Nevada mountain range has been classified as a new species by the botanical community.

Synonyms

  • Genus Epilobium
  Copyright © 2024 Socielo Tech. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of use