Genus Epimedium (Noun)
Meaning
Herbaceous perennials of Mediterranean to India and eastern Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Epimedium species are herbaceous perennials native to the Mediterranean region to India and eastern Asia, with around 60 species currently recognized within the genus Epimedium.
- Barrenwort is the common name given to plants within the genus Epimedium, which includes a variety of flowering herbaceous perennials.
- The genus Epimedium consists of more than 60 specific species of flowering herbaceous perennials found from the Mediterranean to India and eastern Asia.
- Plants within the genus Epimedium have traditionally been used in Chinese medicine for treating various health problems, due to their unique chemical content.
- These plants within the genus Epimedium typically prefer dry and well-drained soil along with partial shade in order to grow properly and thrive in their environment.