Genus Eriocaulon (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Eriocaulaceae: rushlike aquatic or marginal perennials usually found in shallow waters of acid lakes and pools and bogs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Eriocaulon is a genus of plants in the family Eriocaulaceae, commonly known as pipeworts or button grasses.
- The genus Eriocaulon consists of about 400 species of rushlike aquatic or marginal perennials usually found in shallow waters of acid lakes and pools and bogs.
- The type genus of the Eriocaulaceae is Eriocaulon, which comprises a diverse group of plants that thrive in acidic environments.
- Eriocaulon species are often found in shallow waters with low pH levels, where other plants struggle to survive.
- The genus Eriocaulon is widely distributed across the world, with species found on every continent except Antarctica.