Genus Alnus (Noun)
Meaning
Alders.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Alnus is commonly known as alders and is part of the birch family.
- Black alder, which belongs to the genus Alnus, is a conical tree with glossy leaves.
- Some species of the genus Alnus, like the green alder, have cones that persist on the tree.
- Genus Alnus species often thrive in moist environments due to their unique ability to fix nitrogen.
- Researchers studying the genus Alnus discovered the presence of actinorhizal nodules in the roots.