Genus Heteromeles (Noun)
Meaning
One species: toyon; in some classifications included in genus Photinia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Toyon is the only species in the genus Heteromeles, although some classifications include it in the genus Photinia.
- The genus Heteromeles is often considered to be monotypic, with toyon as its sole representative.
- In some classifications, the genus Heteromeles is merged with the genus Photinia, resulting in a more diverse range of species.
- The genus Heteromeles is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, with toyon being its most well-known species.
- Botanists have long debated whether the genus Heteromeles should be considered a distinct genus or included in the genus Photinia.