Genus Calluna (Noun)
Meaning
One species.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Calluna vulgaris is the sole species in the genus Calluna, a low-growing evergreen shrub commonly known as heather.
- The genus Calluna is monotypic, consisting of only one species, Calluna vulgaris, which is widely distributed across Europe and Asia.
- Calluna vulgaris, the only species in the genus Calluna, is a popular ornamental plant in gardens due to its vibrant purple flowers.
- The genus Calluna is characterized by a single species, Calluna vulgaris, which is highly adaptable to acidic soils and poor growing conditions.
- Calluna vulgaris, the sole representative of the genus Calluna, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.