Genus Acinos (Noun)
Meaning
Plants closely allied to the genera Satureja and Calamintha.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Acinos alpinus is a species of flowering plant in the genus Acinos, closely allied to the genera Satureja and Calamintha.
- The genus Acinos consists of small, shrubby plants with grayish-green leaves and blue or purple flowers, often found in dry areas.
- Acinos arvensis, a member of the genus Acinos, is an annual herb native to Europe and Western Asia.
- The plants in the genus Acinos are known for their distinctive, pungent aroma and flavor, similar to those of the genera Satureja and Calamintha.
- Species within the genus Acinos are often used in herbal remedies and as ornamental plants in gardens.