Genus Adonis (Noun)
Meaning
Annual or perennial herbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Adonis is a group of annual or perennial herbs that are native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
- Adonis aestivalis, a species within the genus Adonis, is a perennial herb that grows in wet meadows and along streams.
- The genus Adonis is characterized by its pinnately compound leaves and showy, cup-shaped flowers that bloom in shades of red, yellow, and white.
- Some species within the genus Adonis, such as Adonis annua, are annual herbs that complete their life cycle within a single growing season.
- The genus Adonis is often found in areas with moist soil and full sun to partial shade, where its delicate flowers can thrive.