Genus Apios (Noun)
Meaning
Twining perennial North American plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Apios consists of twining perennial plants native to North America, commonly known as groundnuts.
- Apios americana is a species within the genus Apios that is often cultivated for its edible tubers.
- In the wild, plants of the genus Apios can be found growing along streams and rivers in eastern North America.
- The genus Apios is characterized by its twining vines and clusters of small, fragrant flowers.
- Members of the genus Apios have been an important food source for many Native American tribes throughout history.