Genus Blephilia (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of North American herbs: wood mints.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Blephilia is a small genus of North American herbs commonly known as wood mints.
- The genus Blephilia consists of only three species of perennial herbs native to eastern North America.
- Blephilia hirsuta, also known as hairy woodmint, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Blephilia.
- Plants in the genus Blephilia are known for their distinctive minty fragrance and flavor.
- The genus Blephilia is a member of the family Lamiaceae, which includes many other popular herbs such as mint and basil.