Genus Eleocharis (Noun)
Meaning
Sedges having dense spikes of flowers and leaves reduced to basal sheaths.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Eleocharis is a large and diverse genus of sedges having dense spikes of flowers and leaves reduced to basal sheaths.
- The genus Eleocharis is widely distributed across the globe, with many species found in wetland environments.
- Some species of the genus Eleocharis are commonly known as spike rushes due to their distinctive flower spikes.
- The genus Eleocharis is often confused with other types of sedges, but can be distinguished by its unique basal sheaths.
- The taxonomy of the genus Eleocharis is complex, with many species still awaiting classification and description.