Genus Andreaea (Noun)
Meaning
Brown or blackish Alpine mosses having a dehiscent capsule with 4 longitudinal slits.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Andreaea is a type of moss that grows in the high-altitude regions of the Arctic tundra.
- Andreaea mosses are typically small and brown, and are often difficult to spot amidst the rocky terrain.
- Species within the genus Andreaea are characterized by their dehiscent capsules, which split open with four longitudinal slits.
- Botanists interested in Alpine mosses often study the unique properties of the genus Andreaea.
- Genus Andreaea was named after the German botanist Yakob B. Andreae in honor of his contributions to the field.