Genus Forsythia (Noun)
Meaning
Forsythia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Forsythia is a genus of flowering plants in the olive family that is widely cultivated for its early spring bloom.
- The genus Forsythia is named after William Forsyth, a Scottish botanist who was a founding member of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- The genus Forsythia contains about 11 species of shrubs that are native to eastern Asia and southeastern Europe.
- The most common species in the genus Forsythia is Forsythia x intermedia, a hybrid of F. suspensa and F. viridissima.
- The genus Forsythia is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its vibrant yellow flowers that bloom in early spring.