Genus Helleborus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Helleborus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Helleborus is a group of flowering plants commonly known as Christmas roses or hellebores.
- Helleborus is a genus of evergreen flowering plants in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae.
- The genus Helleborus is native to Europe and Asia, with the greatest concentration of species in the Balkans.
- Plants of the genus Helleborus are often used in ornamental gardens for their attractive and long-lasting flowers.
- The genus Helleborus is also known for its toxic properties, which have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.