Genus Caltha (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Caltha.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Caltha is a genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, native to cool temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
- The genus Caltha is commonly known as marsh marigolds or kingcups, and they are often found in wet environments.
- The genus Caltha consists of about 10 species of flowering plants, which are characterized by their shiny yellow petals.
- Plants in the genus Caltha are often used as ornamental plants in gardens, particularly in areas with moist soil.
- The genus Caltha is closely related to other genera in the Ranunculaceae family, such as Ranunculus and Trollius.