Genus Andropogon (Noun)
Meaning
Tall annual or perennial grasses with spikelike racemes; warm regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Andropogon is a diverse group of grasses that thrive in warm regions around the world.
- Big bluestem, a type of grass in the genus Andropogon, is native to North America and can grow up to 6 feet tall.
- The genus Andropogon includes many species of tall annual or perennial grasses that are well adapted to life in warm climates.
- In the southeastern United States, the genus Andropogon is represented by several species of grasses that are commonly found in open woods and along streams.
- The genus Andropogon is often associated with the tallgrass prairies of North America, where its species play a key role in shaping the ecosystem.