Gentianella (Noun)
Meaning 1
Low-growing alpine plant cultivated for its dark glossy green leaves in basal rosettes and showy solitary bell-shaped blue flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Genus of herbs with flowers that resemble gentian; in some classifications included in genus Gentiana.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The gentianella flowers were a vibrant blue and added a pop of color to the alpine meadow.
- Gentianella is a genus of herbs that are often found in mountainous regions with well-drained soil.
- The botanist spent hours studying the gentianella specimens in the herbarium to determine their classification.
- In some classifications, gentianella is included in the genus Gentiana, but many botanists consider it a distinct genus.
- The gentianella plants were carefully transplanted to a greenhouse to protect them from the harsh winter weather.