Genus Eriophyllum (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of hairy herbs and shrubs of western North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Eriophyllum is a group of hairy herbs and shrubs that are native to western North America.
- Eriophyllum lanatum, also known as woolly eriophyllum, is a species within the genus that is commonly found in dry areas of the western United States.
- The genus Eriophyllum is characterized by its hairy leaves and stems, which help to conserve water in the dry environments where they grow.
- Plants within the genus Eriophyllum are often used in xeriscaping, a type of landscaping that uses drought-tolerant plants to conserve water.
- The genus Eriophyllum is part of the family Hydrophyllaceae, which includes a variety of flowering plants that are native to western North America.