Genus Epigaea (Noun)
Meaning
Small creeping evergreen shrubs: trailing arbutus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Epigaea is a genus of small creeping evergreen shrubs in the heath family.
- The genus Epigaea contains a few species, including the well-known trailing arbutus.
- Trailing arbutus, a plant of the genus Epigaea, is highly prized by plant collectors for its fragrant flowers.
- Species of the genus Epigaea generally prefer acidic soils in shaded woodland areas.
- A well-known species within the Epigaea genus is the Mayflower, also known as trailing arbutus.