Frasera (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of North American herbs: columbo; includes some species sometimes placed in genus Swertia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanical garden featured a variety of species from the Frasera genus, including the Frasera caroliniensis and Frasera montana.
- In the wild, the Frasera caroliniensis is often found in areas with rich, moist soil and full sun to partial shade.
- The Frasera genus is a part of the Gentianaceae family, and its members are often used in traditional medicine.
- Frasera caroliniensis is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States that is also known as American columbo.
- Researchers were able to isolate the key compounds of the Frasera caroliniensis plant that give it its medicinal properties.