Genus Boltonia (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of tall leafy perennial herbs of eastern America and eastern Asia having flowers that resemble asters.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Boltonia has one species in eastern Asia and several species in eastern North America, and some authors group them all in the genus Boltonia.
- Boltonia asteroides is a genus boltonia found in eastern North America, from Ontario and Quebec south to Florida and Texas.
- The genus boltonia is a perennial herb that grows up to 6 feet tall and has flowers that resemble asters.
- Boltonia is a genus of tall leafy perennial herbs of eastern America and eastern Asia having flowers that resemble asters.
- The genus boltonia is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive flowers and tall stature.