Genus Anagallis (Noun)
Meaning
Chiefly Old World herbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Anagallis includes around 20 species of flowering plants, primarily found in the Old World.
- Various members of the genus Anagallis have been used in traditional medicine for their antimicrobial properties.
- Phylogenetic analysis has revealed a complex evolutionary history within the genus Anagallis.
- A number of Anagallis species are popular in rock gardens and other dry areas of the garden, where they bring bright colors to these often-barren environments.
- Several species of the genus Anagallis have been shown to possess antioxidant activity, which may contribute to their medicinal properties.