Genus Aletris (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of bitter-rooted herbs of eastern North America and Asia; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The plant species, Aletris farinosa, is a member of the genus Aletris and can be found growing in dry areas of Asia and eastern North America.
- Genus Aletris is a small group of bitter-rooted herbs that are sometimes classified in the family Melanthiaceae alongside other closely related genera.
- Aletris species, also known as genus Aletris, are known for their distinctive star-shaped flowers and bitter roots.
- Botanists studying the genus Aletris have found that its members are most commonly associated with dry, sandy regions and open woodlands.
- The classification of genus Aletris within the Melanthiaceae family is still a matter of debate among botanists, with some preferring to place it in a separate family altogether.