Genus Cochlearia (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of the family Cruciferae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Cochlearia is a small group of flowering plants in the family Cruciferae, commonly known as scurvy-grasses.
- Cochlearia species are typically found in damp environments and are native to the Northern Hemisphere.
- Plants of the genus Cochlearia are annuals or biennials, with alternate leaves and small white or pink flowers.
- The genus Cochlearia has been used in traditional medicine for its antiscorbutic properties, particularly in the treatment of scurvy.
- Species within the genus Cochlearia have been introduced to new habitats as ornamental plants and have become naturalized in some areas.