Genus Argyroxiphium (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of Hawaiian spreading and rosette-forming shrubs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Argyroxiphium is a small group of plants that are endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.
- Argyroxiphium sandwicense, also known as the silversword plant, is a member of the genus Argyroxiphium.
- The genus Argyroxiphium is characterized by its spreading and rosette-forming shrubs that are adapted to the dry and rocky environments of Hawaii.
- Plants in the genus Argyroxiphium have thick, fleshy leaves that are covered in a thick layer of hair, which helps to conserve water.
- The genus Argyroxiphium is part of the sunflower family and is closely related to other Hawaiian plants such as the dubautia and the wilkesia.