Genus Cnicus (Noun)
Meaning
One species: blessed thistle.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Cnicus is a group of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as thistles, with one species being the blessed thistle.
- Blessed thistle, also known as Cnicus benedictus, is a member of the genus Cnicus and has been used for centuries in herbal medicine.
- The genus Cnicus is a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one species, the blessed thistle.
- Cnicus benedictus, or blessed thistle, is the sole species within the genus Cnicus and is native to the Mediterranean region.
- The blessed thistle, a member of the genus Cnicus, has been used in traditional medicine for its purported health benefits.