Genus Helxine (Noun)
Meaning
One species; a dwarf creeping mat-forming evergreen herb.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Helxine is home to a small group of low-growing plants including a popular dwarf creeping species.
- Helxine, consisting of a single species, can serve as attractive groundcover in gardens due to its non-invasive nature.
- A specific type of Helxine, a dwarf creeping mat-forming evergreen herb, was found in shaded rock crevices.
- In research, biologists examine the adaptable nature of a lone species in the Helxine genus which outcompetes rival flora for available sunlight.
- The Helxine genus contains an iconic example of an advantageous combination of growth and shading characteristics in a singular plant species.