Genus Helenium (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of American herbs with flowers having yellow rays: sneezeweeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Helenium is a group of flowering plants commonly known as sneezeweeds, which are native to North America.
- Sneezeweed, a member of the genus Helenium, is often found growing in wet meadows and along streams.
- The bright yellow flowers of the genus Helenium are a common sight in late summer and early fall.
- Some species within the genus Helenium are used in herbal medicine, particularly for their antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
- The genus Helenium is part of the sunflower family, Asteraceae, and is closely related to other flowering plants such as coneflowers and black-eyed susans.