Gentiana (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Gentianaceae; cosmopolitan genus of herbs nearly cosmopolitan in cool temperate regions; in some classifications includes genera Gentianopsis and Gentianella.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Gentiana, the type genus of the Gentianaceae family, comprises various herbaceous plants found in temperate regions worldwide.
- Gentiana is nearly cosmopolitan in cool temperate regions and is often associated with mountainous areas and alkaline soils.
- The classification of the Gentianaceae family can vary, with Gentiana sometimes including the genera Gentianopsis and Gentianella.
- Gentiana has been used in traditional medicine for centuries due to its diverse range of bioactive compounds.
- Botanists often examine the morphological characteristics of Gentiana species to understand their evolutionary relationships within the Gentianaceae family.