Genus Cenchrus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of grasses of the family Gramineae that have burs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cenchrus is a widespread genus of grasses commonly known as buffelgrasses or sandburs.
- The genus Cenchrus consists of about 25 species of grasses, many of which are weeds.
- Cenchrus longispinus, a native grass to North America, belongs to the genus Cenchrus.
- Many species of the genus Cenchrus have been introduced to new regions as forage crops.
- The Genus Cenchrus includes subtropical to tropical grasses commonly found in warm temperate areas.