Genus Hypochaeris (Noun)
Meaning
Widely distributed genus of herbs with milky juice; includes some cosmopolitan weeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Hypochaeris is commonly found in fields and meadows throughout the world.
- Some species of Hypochaeris are considered invasive weeds in certain regions.
- The genus Hypochaeris is characterized by its milky sap and dandelion-like flowers.
- Hypochaeris radicata, also known as cat's ear, is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia.
- Members of the genus Hypochaeris are often found growing in disturbed soil and along roadsides.