Genus Abronia (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of western North American herbs having showy flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Abronia consists of at least 20 species of flowering plants, commonly known as sand-verbs, which are part of the Nyctaginaceae family.
- The botanical garden featured an Abronia, a type of flowering plant known for its showy sand-verb flowers native to the deserts of western North America.
- Abronia is a type of desert-loving herb that requires careful preservation and maintenance due to its limited and specific growth environment.
- Ecologists studying the effects of desertification on native plant species pay close attention to the genus Abronia to better understand desert landscapes and their delicate ecosystems.
- Conservationists have put significant efforts into protecting habitats for a variety of plant species including the Abronia genus.