Genus Gomphrena (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of tropical herbs or subshrubs having flowers in close heads; tropical America and Australia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Gomphrena is widely distributed in tropical regions of the Americas and Australia, and its species are commonly found in warm climates.
- Gomphrena globosa, a type of genus Gomphrena, is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its delicate white or pink flowers.
- Gomphrena is a popular ingredient in herbal remedies, with its leaves and stems used to make teas and infusions.
- Botanists have identified several species within the genus Gomphrena, each with distinct characteristics and growth habits.
- In their natural habitats, plants in the genus Gomphrena often thrive in dry, sandy areas with full sun exposure.