Genus Gnaphalium (Noun)
Meaning
Large widely distributed genus of coarse hairy herbs with whitish involucres.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Gnaphalium is commonly found in open fields and along roadsides in many parts of the world.
- Gnaphalium species are often recognized by their distinctive whitish involucres and coarse hairy leaves.
- In North America, the genus Gnaphalium is represented by several species of cudweeds and everlasting flowers.
- Some species of the genus Gnaphalium have been used in traditional medicine for their supposed health benefits.
- The genus Gnaphalium is part of the larger family Asteraceae, which also includes daisies and sunflowers.