Genus Collinsonia (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of perennial erect or spreading aromatic herbs; United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Collinsonia is a small genus of perennial erect or spreading aromatic herbs native to eastern North America and the United States.
- The genus Collinsonia is consisted of about five species of herbs that are mostly found in the eastern parts of the United States.
- A member of the family Lamiaceae, the genus Collinsonia, has its name derived from the botanist Peter Collinson.
- Growing mostly in woodland settings, the genus Collinsonia often gets overlooked despite its beautiful flowers.
- Plants in the genus Collinsonia typically contain clusters of small, fragrant flowers in shades of yellow or red.