Genus Cheiranthus (Noun)
Meaning
Old World perennial plants grown for their showy flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Cheiranthus is a group of old-world perennial plants that have been grown in gardens for their showy flowers.
- Wallflower, genus Cheiranthus, is often used as a decorative element in historic European gardens.
- Cheiranthus or wallflower as it's more commonly known, can be found in many Mediterranean regions.
- In the genus Cheiranthus, some flowers display hues of vibrant orange, while others display more delicate tones of yellow.
- Historic records indicate that the genus Cheiranthus was used in herbal medicine in ancient Greece.