Genus Haplopappus (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of North and South American perennial herbs or shrubs with yellow flowers; in some classifications include species placed in other genera especially Hazardia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Haplopappus is a group of North and South American perennial herbs or shrubs with yellow flowers that are often found in dry regions.
- Haplopappus is sometimes considered a synonym of the genus Hazardia, and some sources group the species together.
- In some classifications, the genus Haplopappus is divided into several smaller genera, but this is not universally accepted.
- The genus Haplopappus is characterized by its yellow flowers, which are typically arranged in a dense inflorescence.
- Haplopappus species are often found in dry, rocky areas, where they grow as small shrubs or herbs with woody stems.