Genus Jacksonia (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of yellow-flowered Australian unarmed or spiny shrubs without true leaves but having leaflike stems or branches.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Jacksonia is a group of yellow-flowered Australian shrubs that are often found in dry, sandy areas.
- Species within the genus Jacksonia are known for their leafless stems, which are actually modified branches that resemble leaves.
- In Western Australia, the genus Jacksonia is represented by several species, including Jacksonia sternbergiana and Jacksonia furcellata.
- The genus Jacksonia is closely related to the genus Bossiaea, which also includes yellow-flowered Australian shrubs.
- The unique, leafless stems of the genus Jacksonia have adapted to conserve water in the arid Australian environment.