Genus Asperula (Noun)
Meaning
Woodruff.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Asperula is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae, commonly known as woodruff, and has over 200 species within it.
- The genus Asperula is widely distributed, with species found in Europe, Asia, Africa, and parts of Australia.
- Woodruff, part of the genus Asperula, is often used to create a flavoring and odor in foods and beverages.
- Members of the genus Asperula, especially Galium odoratum, also known as sweet woodruff, have medicinal properties.
- Wild woodruff from the genus Asperula can be mixed with hay to create a pleasant, honey-like fragrance when dry.