Genus Armoracia (Noun)
Meaning
Horseradish.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Horseradish is a plant in the genus Armoracia that has a spicy flavor and aroma.
- The genus Armoracia consists of several perennial herbs in the family Brassicaceae, with horseradish being one of the most commonly cultivated species.
- Cultivated plants of the genus Armoracia, including horseradish, are native to southeastern Europe and western Asia.
- Armoracia, a genus in the Brassicaceae family, has long been valued for its edible and medicinal properties, especially horseradish.
- Some of the less well-known members of the genus Armoracia include Armoracia sisymbrioides, although Armoracia rusticana or common horseradish is by far the most cultivated.