Genus Heterotheca (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of yellow-flowered North American herbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Heterotheca is a group of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly referred to as goldenasters.
- Some species within the genus Heterotheca are cultivated as ornamental plants, valued for their vibrant yellow daisy-like flowers.
- Taxonomists have had difficulty defining the boundaries between the genus Heterotheca and its closely related genus, Chrysopsis.
- The genus Heterotheca is endemic to North America, with the majority of species found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- In the late summer and fall, the genus Heterotheca is often seen in dry fields and along roadsides, where its bright yellow flowers add a splash of color to the landscape.