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Genus Decumaria (Noun)

Meaning

Small genus of woody climbers with adhesive aerial roots; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Decumaria is a small genus of flowering plants native to North America and East Asia.
  • Decumaria is occasionally considered part of the Saxifragaceae family but most taxonomists consider it as a separate family Hydrangeaceae.
  • In this unique characteristic the Decumaria species utilize their aerial roots as an adhesive.
  • A common genus decumaria has white fragrant flowers which resemble that of a Hydrangea in full bloom.
  • Some experts refer to genus Decumaria as 'Woodvamp' in lay terms for their habit of twining themselves to their supporting structure with aerial adhesive roots.

Synonyms

  • Decumaria

Hypernyms

  • Rosid Dicot Genus
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