Genus Gaylussacia (Noun)
Meaning
Deciduous or evergreen shrubs of North America: black huckleberries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Gaylussacia is a group of deciduous or evergreen shrubs native to North America, commonly known as black huckleberries.
- Gaylussacia is a genus of flowering plants in the heath family, characterized by their small, bell-shaped flowers and edible berries.
- The genus Gaylussacia includes several species of shrubs that are popular for their ornamental value and ability to attract wildlife.
- Gaylussacia dumosa, also known as the dwarf huckleberry, is a low-growing shrub in the genus Gaylussacia that is native to the southeastern United States.
- The genus Gaylussacia is often confused with the genus Vaccinium, which includes the true huckleberries, but can be distinguished by its unique leaf morphology.