Genus Galeopsis (Noun)
Meaning
Erect annual European herbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Galeopsis is a group of erect annual European herbs that are commonly known as hemp-nettles.
- Some species of the genus Galeopsis have leaves that are hairy on both surfaces, which is an adaptation to help reduce water loss.
- In the garden, plants of the genus Galeopsis can be used as ornamentals, attracting bees and butterflies with their brightly colored flowers.
- Annuals of the genus Galeopsis are often associated with disturbed or waste ground, where their tolerance of poor soil allows them to thrive.
- The genus Galeopsis is characterized by its distinctive flowers, which have a distinctive hood-like upper lip and a spotted or blotched lower lip.