Genus Amelanchier (Noun)
Meaning
North American deciduous trees or shrubs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Amelanchier is a group of North American deciduous trees or shrubs that are commonly known as serviceberries or shadblows.
- Amelanchier canadensis, also known as Canadian serviceberry, is a species within the genus that is native to eastern North America.
- In the western United States, the genus Amelanchier is represented by several species, including Amelanchier utahensis, which grows in the mountains of Utah and surrounding areas.
- The genus Amelanchier is often used as an ornamental in landscaping, valued for its showy white flowers and edible purple berries.
- The trees and shrubs within the genus Amelanchier typically have smooth gray bark and alternate leaves with a distinctive shape, distinguishing them from other deciduous species.