Genus Chamaecytisus (Noun)
Meaning
Small late-flowering trees or subshrubs having yellow to red flowers and leathery or woody pods; often especially formerly included in genus Cytisus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Chamaecytisus is a genus of small late-flowering trees or subshrubs having yellow to red flowers and leathery or woody pods.
- The botanical classification of Chamaecytisus has been revised over time, with some species formerly included in the genus Cytisus.
- Chamaecytisus plants are often used as ornamental species in gardens due to their vibrant flowers and unique pods.
- The genus Chamaecytisus comprises several species that are native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Europe.
- In some botanical contexts, Chamaecytisus is still considered a subgenus of Cytisus, reflecting ongoing debates about its classification.