Genus Indigofera (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of tropical herbs and shrubs having odd-pinnate leaves and spurred flowers in long racemes or spikes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Indigofera consists of over 700 species of tropical herbs and shrubs that are widely distributed across the world's tropical regions.
- Indigofera plants are characterized by their odd-pinnate leaves and spurred flowers that grow in long racemes or spikes.
- Botanists studying the genus Indigofera have identified several species with unique adaptations that allow them to thrive in different environments.
- The genus Indigofera is also known for its historical significance, as some species were used to produce a blue dye in ancient times.
- Researchers have been working to classify and understand the diversity within the genus Indigofera, which is still not fully understood.