Genus Entelea (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of evergreen shrub that grows in New Zealand.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Entelea is a monotypic genus consisting of a single species, Entelea arborescens, native to New Zealand.
- The genus Entelea is commonly known as whau in New Zealand, referring to its unique and adaptable characteristics.
- Entelea arborescens, the only species within the genus Entelea, can grow up to 8 meters tall in ideal conditions.
- New Zealand's unique ecosystem allows the genus Entelea to thrive as an evergreen shrub in various environments.
- Researchers have been studying the genus Entelea to better understand its unique characteristics and adaptations.